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    SIR PERCIVAL dive site
    wreck
    Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom
    Chesil Beach and The Fleet

    SIR PERCIVAL

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Chesil Beach and The Fleet

    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) - SIR PERCIVAL offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded
    Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Sir Percival, a small fishing vessel that capsized and drifted ashore in 1986, sits in relatively shallow water. It's not a deep dive, often just a few meters, which makes it an easy explore for those new to wreck diving or looking for something leisurely. We've seen conger eels tucked into the remaining hull structure, and plenty of wrasse darting in and out of the metalwork. It's more about the history and the immediate marine life that has made a home there than a grand, intact ship, but we appreciate it for that.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SIR PERCIVAL

    SIR PERCIVAL Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SIR PERCIVAL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)

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    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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