SHIRALA
Protected Area
Kingmere
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) - SHIRALA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Shirala sits at 21 metres, a substantial wreck from 1918. Her stern is a good place to start, with twin boilers still prominent and the triple-expansion engine a fascinating jumble of metal. She's broken up quite a bit, but you can still get a real sense of her scale, all 125 metres of her. We find plenty of schooling pollock and wrasse here, darting around the superstructure. It's a proper wreck dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a rummage in the often-murky Cornish waters.
Typical SHIRALA 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 21m - 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to SHIRALA
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Abyss Scuba School
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
Sussex Diving & Leisure
Ocean View
In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SHIRALA
SHIRALA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SHIRALA, 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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