SELKIE
Protected Area
South Dorset
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) - SELKIE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Selkie, a yacht sunk back in 1959, sits at a depth of 35 metres, making it a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks. We love its intact shape; you can still clearly make out the bow and stern, a real testament to its relatively gentle descent. Sunlight struggles to reach down here, giving the wreck an eerie, atmospheric feel, especially when you catch a glint off a porthole. For us, the real draw is the way the Selkie has become an artificial reef. You’ll spot conger eels peeking out from darker corners, often quite large ones. Dogfish commonly rest on the sand nearby, almost perfectly camouflaged. We find it’s best dived on a slack tide, otherwise, the current can make exploring the decks a bit of a workout. It’s a quiet wreck, often just you and the marine life.
Typical SELKIE 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 (35m) - 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 SELKIE
Dive shops near SELKIE
Dive Beyond Limited
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Divers Down
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
TAL Scuba Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SELKIE
SELKIE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SELKIE, 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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