TWEED
Protected Area
Compton Chine to Steephill Cove
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) - TWEED offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Tweed is a substantial steamship wreck, sitting upright at 36 metres and broken amidships. Dropping down, you'll first hit the stern section, still quite intact with the prop shaft clearly visible, leading back to the rudder. The two large boilers are prominent, often swarming with pollack and bib, while conger eels peek from crevices in the plating. It’s a good dive for experienced cold-water wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't mind the chill, especially when visibility settles, giving you a chance to appreciate her scale.
Typical TWEED 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 TWEED
Dive shops near TWEED
In2 Diving
Andark Diving
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
Divers Down
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TWEED
TWEED Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TWEED, 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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