TAGONA
Protected Area
Bedruthan Steps and Park Head
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) - TAGONA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Tagona, a steamship sunk in 1918, lies at 36m off the coast of Cornwall. We usually find her fairly intact for a wreck of her age, with both boilers and the triple-expansion engine still visible. It’s a good, solid dive for those who appreciate maritime history, and the structure attracts plenty of fish. Look for conger eels tucked into the darker crevices, and schools of pollock often mill above the superstructure. It's a dive that requires good bottom time management, but a rewarding one for experienced wreck enthusiasts.
Typical TAGONA 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 (36m) - 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to TAGONA
Dive shops near TAGONA
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 TAGONA
TAGONA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TAGONA, 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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