BRAAT II
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) - BRAAT II offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Braat II, a steamship that went down in 1918, lies quietly at 36 metres. We find her largely intact, though time and tide have obviously had their way. She’s an impressive 80 metres long, which means there’s plenty to explore, especially around the triple-expansion engine. Look for the resident conger eels tucked into the darker crevices, and the dense shoals of pouting that often hang around the superstructure. This is a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks and the cooler, often greener waters of the UK, offering a real sense of history beneath the waves.
Typical BRAAT II 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 BRAAT II
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In2 Diving
Andark Diving
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Divers Down
Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BRAAT II
BRAAT II Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BRAAT II, 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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