SHIRLEY BETTY
Protected Area
Slapton Ley
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) - SHIRLEY BETTY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Shirley Betty, a fishing vessel that went down in calm conditions back in '81, sits upright at 53 metres. It's a relatively compact wreck, just 11.6m long, making it a good target for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deeper profiles. You'll find the usual suspects here, plenty of wrasse and conger eels making homes in the nooks and crannies of the superstructure, with nudibranchs often spotted on the hull. We'd suggest checking the tides; even in calm conditions on the surface, currents can pick up down deep.
Typical SHIRLEY BETTY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 53m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 SHIRLEY BETTY
Dive shops near SHIRLEY BETTY
Teign Diving Centre
Edge Watersports
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SHIRLEY BETTY
SHIRLEY BETTY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SHIRLEY BETTY, 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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