SERRANA (STERN PART)
Protected Area
The Needles
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) - SERRANA (STERN PART) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The stern section of the Serrana lies in a manageable 19 metres, making it a good wreck dive for those with some experience in UK waters. Torpedoed in 1918, this steamship split, and while the bow is further out, the stern still offers plenty to explore. We find the propeller and rudder often hide conger eels, and the metal plates are a canvas for jewel anemones and dead man's fingers. It's a proper British wreck, with decent visibility on a good day, and always a few inquisitive pollack darting through the structure.
Typical SERRANA (STERN PART) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water 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.
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Dive shops near SERRANA (STERN PART)
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Divers Down
Dorset Diving Services
Andark Diving
In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SERRANA (STERN PART)
SERRANA (STERN PART) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SERRANA (STERN PART), 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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