SILVIA
Protected Area
Offshore Overfalls
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) - SILVIA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Silvia is a solid pick for wreck divers exploring the deeper end of the Cornish coast. We're talking about a sailing vessel, torpedoed back in 1917, now resting upright at 47 metres. It’s not a giant, about 30 metres long, but what’s left of the hull provides some good shelter for the resident conger eels, and we’ve seen plenty of decent-sized lobsters tucked into its plates. Visibility here can be a bit variable, so pick your day, but when it’s good, the Silvia offers a genuinely atmospheric dive, especially if you appreciate a bit of history with your decompression.
Typical SILVIA 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 47m 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 SILVIA
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Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
Abyss Scuba School
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SILVIA
SILVIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SILVIA, 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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