BREAKAWAY OF YARE
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) - BREAKAWAY OF YARE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Breakaway of Yare, a fishing vessel that met its end in 1973 following a fire, now rests on the seabed at 55 metres. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks and the cool, often dim conditions of the English Channel. What remains of the wooden hull is still identifiable, though time and current have taken their toll. You’ll find squat lobsters tucked into any crevice, and plumose anemones blooming like white flowers across the darker timbers. It’s less about penetration here and more about appreciating the solemn quiet of a working boat's final resting place, a favourite spot for conger eels to lurk.
Typical BREAKAWAY OF YARE 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 55m 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 BREAKAWAY OF YARE
BREAKAWAY OF YARE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BREAKAWAY OF YARE, 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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