ADDAX
Protected Area
East of Start Point
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) - ADDAX offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Addax, you’re met with the ghostly outline of a smack vessel, lost to a German U-boat back in 1918. At 52 metres, it’s a deep dive, making it one for experienced wreck enthusiasts who are comfortable with decompression. The wreck itself is reasonably intact for its age, with plenty of nooks where you’ll often find conger eels peering out and crabs scuttling over the plates. Visibility can be hit or miss in these waters, but when it's good, you get a real sense of its history, often with schools of pollack circling above. It’s a somber site, a true piece of wartime history resting on the seabed.
Typical ADDAX 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 52m 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 ADDAX
ADDAX Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ADDAX, 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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