ST ANNE
Protected Area
Shoreham Beach
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) - ST ANNE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The SS St Anne, a steamship that went down in 1924, is a decent dive in these often-chilly waters. Lying upright at 30 metres, she’s largely intact, offering some good exploration if you’re comfortable with deeper dives. We often find the bow section particularly interesting, with various crabs and lobsters tucked into the nooks and crannies. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is around the UK coast, but on a good day, you'll get a real sense of her scale, making it a solid pick for those who appreciate a bit of history beneath the waves.
Typical ST ANNE 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 30m - 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ST ANNE
ST ANNE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST ANNE, 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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