TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Skerries Bank and Surrounds
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) - TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Talvaldis, you hit a steamship that’s clearly been down a while. She’s at 58 metres, so this one's for the technical crowd, no question. Built in 1912, sunk in 1940, she’s a proper piece of history lying on the seabed. You'll find a single boiler, often a good marker for navigation, and the triple-expansion engine still has its presence. It's a dark dive, as you'd expect in these waters, but the wreck profile is surprisingly intact for her age, providing good structure for the resident conger eels and squat lobsters that have moved in. Keep an eye out for dogfish resting on the sand nearby.
Typical TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) 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 58m 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 TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY)
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Teign Diving Centre
Edge Watersports
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY)
TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY), 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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