SKARAAS
Protected Area
Coverack Cove & Dolor Point
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) - SKARAAS offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Skaraas, a steamship that went down in 1918, lies at 35 metres, making it a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks in potentially challenging conditions. She’s a decent size at nearly 80 metres long, and while the structure is broken, you can still make out her two boilers and parts of the engine. Over the decades, crabs and lobsters have moved in, finding shelter among the twisted metal, and we often spot conger eels tucked away in the darker recesses. It’s a proper historical dive, a testament to the shipping lanes off Cornwall, rather than a site for vibrant corals.
Typical SKARAAS 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 (35m) - 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 SKARAAS
Dive shops near SKARAAS
Porthkerris Divers
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SKARAAS
SKARAAS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SKARAAS, 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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