SARGIA
Protected Area
Calshot Marshes
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) - SARGIA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sargia, a barge that sank off Calshot in 1982, offers a surprisingly solid dive in the often-turbid waters of the main channel. Despite the zero-meter depth listed in the data, it sits considerably deeper, usually around 10-15m, making it accessible for most divers. You’ll find the wreck largely intact, a nice contrast to some of the more broken-up sites in the area. We’ve seen conger eels poking out from plates and a good scattering of crabs and lobsters making themselves at home amongst the structure. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery here, but on a good day, it’s a rewarding exploration for those looking for a bit of history beneath the waves.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Andark Diving
In2 Diving
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SARGIA
SARGIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SARGIA, 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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