STANWOLD
Protected Area
Kingmere
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) - STANWOLD offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Stanwold, a steamship that went down in 1941, rests at a maximum depth of 34 metres off the Cornwall and Devon coast. What’s left of her 64-metre length offers a good rummage for those comfortable with deeper wrecks. We like to follow the line down to her twin boilers, which are still quite prominent, and then nose around the triple expansion engine. Expect to find conger eels tucked into the darker crevices and plenty of bib flitting through the beams. It's a solid dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts looking for a bit of history.
Typical STANWOLD 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 (34m) - 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 STANWOLD
STANWOLD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STANWOLD, 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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