SKAALA
Protected Area
Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone
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) - SKAALA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Skaala, a steamship torpedoed in 1917, sits upright at 39m, mostly intact. We've spent time tracing her length, noting the two large boilers and the triple-expansion engine still visible midships. It’s a good deep wreck for those with some UK diving experience, often drawing schooling pollack and conger eels into its shadowy holds. You'll find plenty of plumose anemones coating the structure, a real splash of colour against the steel. While there aren't many species recorded officially, we've always seen something interesting tucked away.
Typical SKAALA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (39m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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 SKAALA
Dive shops near SKAALA
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Teign Diving Centre
Dive Looe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SKAALA
SKAALA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SKAALA, 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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