CIGALLE
Protected Area
Flat Holm
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) - CIGALLE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Cigalle is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. A small cabin cruiser, she went down in 1988, and now sits upright in a maximum of 18 meters. We love this depth – it gives you plenty of bottom time to really poke around. She’s only about nine metres long, so you can do a couple of circuits, ducking into the wheelhouse area if you’re comfortable with overheads. What makes the Cigalle special for us isn't her size, but the life that’s made her home. The deck and cabin are draped in dead man’s fingers, swaying gently with the surge, and you often find conger eels tucked into the darker corners. Look closely in the cracks and crevices for squat lobsters, and we’ve seen some surprisingly large pollack hanging around the bow. It’s a great site for photographers who appreciate the detail of invertebrate life and the moody light filtering through the green water. Definitely one to do on a slack tide for the best visibility.
Typical CIGALLE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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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Welsh Diving
Extreme Marine
Scuba Blue Ltd
Scuba Scene Taunton
Divexplore
Vobster Quay Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CIGALLE
CIGALLE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CIGALLE, 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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