ST ANTHONY
Protected Area
Baulk Head to Mullion
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 ANTHONY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the St. Anthony, you're looking at history. This isn't a towering wreck, more a scattering of what remains from a 1527 Portuguese carrack. She’s shallow, around 7 metres, making it an ideal spot for extended bottom times and less experienced divers looking to get a feel for wreck diving without the pressure of depth. We’ve found bits of copper and the odd cannon, encrusted now and home to all sorts of critters – the local wrasse darting in and out, and plenty of anemones clinging to the timbers. It’s a gentle exploration, a tangible link to a bygone era.
Typical ST ANTHONY 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 ST ANTHONY
Dive shops near ST ANTHONY
Porthkerris Divers
Seaways Diving
DiveUK
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Wavecrest Scuba
Dive Newquay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ST ANTHONY
ST ANTHONY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST ANTHONY, 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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