SEA GAY
Protected Area
Cuckoo Rock to Turbot Point
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) - SEA GAY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sea Gay, an 11.6-meter fishing vessel, rests at 34 meters just south of Dodman Point. She went down in November 1977 after developing a leak in strong winds, and now sits upright on a sandy seabed. For divers, it’s a solid penetration dive; the stern is still intact, and you can explore the wheelhouse and engine room if you’re comfortable with overhead environments. Expect to find conger eels tucked into dark corners, pollack cruising overhead, and plenty of plumose anemones clinging to the superstructure. It’s a good choice for experienced wreck divers looking for a deeper, more intimate exploration of a Cornish fishing boat.
Typical SEA GAY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (34m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
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 SEA GAY
Dive shops near SEA GAY
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Viewpoint Diving Centre
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Scuba 2000
Porthkerris Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SEA GAY
SEA GAY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SEA GAY, 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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