CORAIL

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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) - CORAIL offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 53m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Diving the *Corail* is a proper adventure, a deep dive into a solid wreck. This French fishing vessel, resting upright at 53 metres, became an artificial reef back in '91 after a leak sent her down. We love how intact she still is; you can make out the mast, the stern gantry, even parts of the wheelhouse if you peek inside. Descending onto her, you’re often greeted by schools of pouting, sometimes a few pollack darting from the holds, and the whole structure is draped in dead man's fingers and anemones. It’s a site for experienced deep divers, no question, but the rewards are there. The visibility can be surprisingly good on a calm day, letting you properly appreciate the scale of her. We always suggest getting there early, before any boat traffic kicks up the seabed. Keep an eye out for conger eels too; they’ve made a good home here over the years. This isn't a drift dive, it's a planned exploration, taking your time to absorb the atmosphere of a vessel reclaimed by the sea.