11m
    Beginner
    Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom
    Pagham Harbour

    Far Mulberry

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Pagham Harbour

    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) - Far Mulberry 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 11m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Alright, Far Mulberry. This one's a favourite for a relaxed afternoon dip, especially if you’re newer to wreck diving or just fancy something chilled. It's not deep, just 11 metres, which means plenty of bottom time to really nose around. What we love about this site is the history – it's a section of a Mulberry harbour, one of those ingenious portable concrete docks used in the D-Day landings. Seeing these massive, broken concrete sections now colonised by local life is just fantastic. You'll find little pockets to peek into, maybe a conger eel tucked away, or shoals of bib darting through the gaps. The concrete provides a great surface for anemones and hydroids to cling to, creating these unexpectedly colourful patches against the grey. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, with a bit of sunshine filtering down, it's quite atmospheric. We always suggest trying to hit it around slack high water; the currents here can be a bit frisky otherwise. It’s not a thrill-a-minute dive, but it’s a genuinely interesting piece of history, easy to navigate, and perfect for getting comfortable with wreck exploration.

    Typical Far Mulberry Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m11m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Far Mulberry

    Far Mulberry Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Far Mulberry, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)

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    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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