FINK
Protected Area
Les Minquiers
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) - FINK offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The FINK, a steamship that went down in a storm back in 1944, sits at a very manageable 14 meters off the Cornwall & Devon coast. It’s a good one for newer wreck divers or when you’re looking for a relaxed bimble rather than a deep penetration dive. What you'll find is a very broken-up wreck, more of a debris field really, but it's completely encrusted with anemones and dead man’s fingers. Look closely among the metal plates and you’ll often spot crabs, lobsters, and plenty of blennies darting around. We’d suggest going at slack tide, as the currents here can pick up a bit, making it harder to appreciate the smaller details.
Typical FINK 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FINK
FINK Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FINK, 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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