Syracusa
Protected Area
Newquay and the Gannel
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) - Syracusa offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Syracusa, off the Cornwall coast, is one of those wrecks that really comes alive on a good day. It’s a cargo ship, sitting upright at 31 metres, and while it’s not an intact museum piece, the skeletal remains offer plenty of swim-throughs and places for critters to hide. We've seen conger eels poking out from almost every gap, and the lobsters here can be huge. With decent visibility, which can be hit-or-miss in this part of the world, it’s a solid dive for intermediate wreck enthusiasts who don't mind a bit of a current.
Typical Syracusa 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 (31m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Syracusa
Dive shops near Syracusa
Dive Newquay
Wavecrest Scuba
Harlyn Dive School
Scuba 2000
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Syracusa
Syracusa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Syracusa, 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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