SOLOR (STERN PART) (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
Great Tor (Three Cliff Bay)
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) - SOLOR (STERN PART) (PROBABLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Solor’s stern section, resting shallow in Oxwich Bay, is less about grand structure and more about discovery. Torpedoed in 1945, she was beached here, a casualty of convoy HX332. Now, at just four metres, we find her plates and ribs forming a low-profile home for the usual suspects of the Cornish coast. Look for crabs tucked into crevices, small pollock darting between the frames, and anemones clinging to any solid surface. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for newer wreck enthusiasts or as a second, relaxed dip, offering a tangible link to wartime history without demanding deep technical skills.
Typical SOLOR (STERN PART) (PROBABLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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 SOLOR (STERN PART) (PROBABLY)
SOLOR (STERN PART) (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SOLOR (STERN PART) (PROBABLY), 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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