CORNISHMAN
Protected Area
Ria Formosa
Why dive here
With 116+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - CORNISHMAN offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The Cornishman is more than just a wreck; it’s a proper structure to explore. We love how it still looks like a ship, not just a pile of scrap. The bow sits shallower, perfect for an initial peek, then you follow the deck down as the stern slopes to 20 metres. Inside, you can penetrate the engine room and accommodation block, which feels surprisingly spacious, though always remember your torch and follow your line. We’ve seen conger eels coiled in doorways and schools of sea bream darting through the wheelhouse. It’s an ideal site for advanced open water divers keen on wreck penetration, offering enough complexity without feeling claustrophobic. If you’re lucky, and the visibility is up, the sunlight filtering through the portholes creates an eerie, beautiful light show.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Centro de Ciencias do Mar
Open Waters
EasyDivers Unipessoal Lda
DiveSpot
Clube de Mergulho Vila Real Santo António
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CORNISHMAN
CORNISHMAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CORNISHMAN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.92, -8.81) (40km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
19°C
65°F · Range: 16.7–20.2°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wind Speed
8.24 m/s
16.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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