BRAVA
Protected Area
Trevose Head
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) - BRAVA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Brava, a steamship torpedoed in 1918, rests at 47 metres off the coast of Cornwall. We’ve found her to be a proper deep dive, best suited for experienced technical divers comfortable with limited visibility. The wreck is largely broken up, but you can still pick out the boilers and engine room, which are usually home to conger eels and squat lobsters. It's a sombre reminder of the U-boat activity in these waters, with the wreck itself providing a fascinating, if challenging, historical exploration.
Typical BRAVA 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 47m 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to BRAVA
Dive shops near BRAVA
Dive Newquay
Harlyn Dive School
Wavecrest Scuba
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BRAVA
BRAVA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BRAVA, 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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