ST BRANDAN
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 BRANDAN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The St Brandan, a steamship, sits at 39 meters off the coast of Cornwall. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts; the site is classified as dangerous, which tells you a lot about its condition and the potential hazards. What’s left of the ship provides a good home for the usual suspects: conger eels peering from dark corners, schools of pollack circling the superstructure, and a surprising amount of plumose anemones clinging to metalwork. We’ve found the stern section to be the most interesting, with some impressive machinery still identifiable, even if it’s pretty broken up. Expect cold water and plan your deco, but it’s a solid deep wreck for those who appreciate history and a bit of a challenge.
Typical ST BRANDAN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (39m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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 BRANDAN
ST BRANDAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST BRANDAN, 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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