58m
    Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom
    Beachy Head West

    FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY)

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Beachy Head West

    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) - FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) 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 58m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Fife Coast is a proper historical dive, one we think offers a real sense of a moment frozen in time. She was torpedoed by a German E-boat in 1940, and you can still feel that history when you descend. We love how intact she is for a wartime wreck; at 58 metres, she’s a dive for experienced technical teams, but the rewards are significant. You’ll find the bow section relatively upright, though the stern is more broken. We often see conger eels tucked into the machinery and around the collapsed decking, and the whole structure is covered in plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying gently in the current. It’s a dark site, naturally, but your torch beam picks out the details beautifully, revealing the ship’s structure and the colourful invertebrate life that calls it home. This isn’t a rummage wreck; it’s about appreciating the history and the atmosphere.

    Typical FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile

    15m30m45m60mSafety Stop0m58m max~15 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

    Maximum depth 58m 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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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY)

    FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY), 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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