SOUTH OF IRELAND
Protected Area
Studland to Portland
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) - SOUTH OF IRELAND offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The South of Ireland, a paddle steamer that went down on Christmas Day in 1883, sits in just 7 metres of water, making it a great option for newer wreck divers or those looking for a longer bottom time. What’s left of her frames and machinery are spread across the seabed, now heavily encrusted with plumose anemones and dead man's fingers. You'll often find wrasse poking around the debris and conger eels tucked into any dark spaces. We’ve found the visibility can be a bit hit or miss here, typical for the UK, but on a good day, it’s a really pleasant dive, feeling more like an archaeological explore than a deep penetration wreck.
Typical SOUTH OF IRELAND 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to SOUTH OF IRELAND
Dive shops near SOUTH OF IRELAND
Divers Down
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Dive Beyond Limited
TAL Scuba Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SOUTH OF IRELAND
SOUTH OF IRELAND Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SOUTH OF IRELAND, 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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