SVINT
Protected Area
Pentire Peninsula
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) - SVINT offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The SVINT is a solid choice for a wreck dive off the Cornish coast. We’re talking about a steamship, 69 metres long, that went down in 1941. She rests at 47 metres, so this one's for the deeper qualified divers comfortable in cooler waters and potentially limited visibility. You'll find her largely intact, boilers prominent, and the triple-expansion engine still a focus point. Over the years, she’s become home to various anemones, sea squirts, and local fish, making for some interesting photography if you bring good lights. Strong currents can be an issue here, so picking a slack tide is crucial for an enjoyable dive.
Typical SVINT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 47m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 SVINT
Dive shops near SVINT
Harlyn Dive School
Dive Newquay
Scuba 2000
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SVINT
SVINT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SVINT, 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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