FULBORE III
Protected Area
Les Ecrehous
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) - FULBORE III offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Fulbore III, a relatively modern wreck sunk in 1997, is our pick for a rewarding deep dive off the Cornish coast. Dropping down to 29 meters, it’s not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced, but the rewards are there. We love the way she sits upright, mostly intact, offering a real sense of her former life as a trawler. You can fin along her deck, peer into the wheelhouse, and explore the holds, which are now home to some impressive resident conger eels. Visibility here can be temperamental, as is often the case in UK waters, but on a good day, the light penetration into the interior spaces is genuinely atmospheric. Look out for the nudibranchs that graze on the superstructure and the dogfish tucked into crevices. This wreck is a proper penetration dive for those with the right training, but even staying outside, you get a fantastic feel for a working vessel reclaimed by the sea.
Typical FULBORE III Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 FULBORE III
FULBORE III Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FULBORE III, 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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