SPHENE (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
Pentire Peninsula
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) - SPHENE (PROBABLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sphene, or what we’re pretty sure is the Sphene, lies at a comfortable 20 metres, making it a good target for anyone comfortable with basic wreck diving. This old steamship, sunk in 1946, is well broken up but still recognisable as a vessel. You'll find two large boilers standing proud amidst the scattered plating, usually swarming with tommy ruffs and a few inquisitive conger eels peeking from the darker recesses. The triple-expansion engine is still there, a fascinating jumble of metal now completely encrusted with jewel anemones. It’s a solid dive, offering enough structure to explore without being overly complex, and the marine life, particularly the smaller schooling fish, makes a decent showing.
Typical SPHENE (PROBABLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water 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 SPHENE (PROBABLY)
Dive shops near SPHENE (PROBABLY)
Harlyn Dive School
Dive Newquay
Scuba 2000
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SPHENE (PROBABLY)
SPHENE (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SPHENE (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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