SWIFT
Protected Area
Jersey Coast
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) - SWIFT offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Swift, a schooner lost in 1855, offers a scattered but compelling dive for those exploring Cornwall and Devon's coastal history. You’ll find her remains spread across a rocky seabed, a testament to her sudden end after hitting Noirmont Point. It’s less about a grand intact structure and more about discovering the distributed pieces, now home to various crabs scuttling between timbers and resilient anemones clinging to the metalwork. We think it's a great spot for divers who enjoy piecing together a story from the fragments, perfect for a relaxed rummage when the conditions are calm.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SWIFT
SWIFT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SWIFT, 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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