ST DUNSTAN
Protected Area
West Dorset
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 DUNSTAN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *St Dunstan* is a pretty classic WWI wreck out here, a dredger that went down in 1917, probably to a mine. She sits upright at 27 metres, and while time has taken its toll, you can still make out the twin triple-expansion engines, a really cool bit of industrial history now home to plenty of wrasse and conger eels. We’ve found the stern section offers the most shelter and the best chance of spotting spider crabs tucked into crevices. It’s a good dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a rummage in temperate waters.
Typical ST DUNSTAN 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 27m - 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 ST DUNSTAN
Dive shops near ST DUNSTAN
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Dive Beyond Limited
Dive academy
Scuba Blue Ltd
Edge Watersports
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ST DUNSTAN
ST DUNSTAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST DUNSTAN, 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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