TELA (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area
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) - TELA (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the TELA, you’re met with the ghostly silhouette of a steamship, resting upright at 45 metres. It’s a proper historical dive, the wreck itself a testament to wartime U-boat activity in the Channel. We've found the bow section to be particularly intriguing, often home to decent-sized conger eels peeking from beneath twisted plates. While the deeper water and potential for current mean it’s best for experienced wreck divers, the historical context and the sheer size of the vessel make it a compelling exploration. Visibility can vary, as it often does in these waters, but on a good day, the TELA offers a real sense of journeying back in time.
Typical TELA (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 45m 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TELA (POSSIBLY)
TELA (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TELA (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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