Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Protected Area
Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges
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) - Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Spaniard, or Encuri as she’s also known, lies shallow at 14 metres, making her a solid choice for newer divers looking for a wreck. She’s broken up now, scattered across the seabed, but you can still pick out sections of hull and machinery. We've seen conger eels tucked into the larger plates and plenty of small crabs scuttling amongst the debris. It’s a good spot to practise navigation on a real wreck without worrying about depth or strong currents.
Typical Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck) 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 Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Dive shops near Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Dive Beyond Limited
Divers Down
Dorset Diving Services
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dive academy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck), 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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