STAN WOOLAWAY
Protected Area
Morte Point
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) - STAN WOOLAWAY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Stan Woolaway, a dredger that went down in 1967, rests upright in about 17 metres, making it a good target for newer wreck divers or those looking for a longer bottom time. We found her surprisingly intact for a wreck of her age, with plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into, particularly around the superstructure. Look for the resident conger eels, often tucked into the deeper sections, and the shoals of pollock that swirl around the mast. It's a proper wreck dive without the extreme depths or currents sometimes found on other Cornish sites, a solid choice when the conditions are right.
Typical STAN WOOLAWAY 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STAN WOOLAWAY
STAN WOOLAWAY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STAN WOOLAWAY, 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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