SOUDAN
Protected Area
Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary
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) - SOUDAN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Soudan, a steamship that met its end in thick fog back in 1887, rests at a maximum depth of 18 metres right at the entrance to Salcombe Harbour. It’s a good, solid wreck for those days when you’re looking for something accessible and not too deep. We find it’s broken up quite a bit, but you can still make out the general shape of the vessel amongst the rock. There's a decent amount of detail if you take your time, with crevices and overhangs providing shelter for the usual suspects: pollack, wrasse, and plenty of those small, inquisitive crabs. It’s an easy dive, a nice steady potter, and a good option for shaking off the rust or introducing newer divers to wreck diving without anything too challenging.
Typical SOUDAN 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to SOUDAN
Dive shops near SOUDAN
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Teign Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SOUDAN
SOUDAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SOUDAN, 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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