SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Pentire Point - Widemouth
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sarah Anderson, or what we strongly suspect is her, offers a fantastic jaunt into Cornwall's maritime past. At just 11m, this sailing vessel, sunk in 1886, is surprisingly intact in places. We’ve found her ribs rise quite dramatically from the seabed, creating perfect hideouts for conger eels and schools of bib. It’s a site that really suits divers who appreciate a good historical narrative and aren’t afraid of a bit of a current, which can pick up here. The wreck really supports a lot of local life, with wrasse darting in and out of the broken decking, making it feel less like a graveyard and more like a bustling artificial reef.
Typical SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)
Harlyn Dive School
Scuba 2000
Dive Newquay
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Dive Looe
Wavecrest Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY)
SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SARAH ANDERSON (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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