GLOCLIFFE
Protected Area
Lyme Bay and Torbay
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) - GLOCLIFFE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Glocliffe is a big ship, well broken up, but still a fantastic dive when conditions allow. We love how the hull plates have twisted and curled, creating these amazing overhangs and crevices that are just packed with marine life. You’ll spend a good hour exploring the two massive boilers, which stand proud, almost like a pair of sentinels, covered in plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers. Look closely in the nooks, and you’ll often spot conger eels – some of them huge – peering out from the darkness. Our favourite time to dive the Glocliffe is on a slack tide, with a bit of sunshine filtering down, really bringing out the vibrant colours of the anemones. It sits deep, around 39 metres, so this is one for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deco. You’re not going to see pristine cabins, but the sheer scale of the wreckage and the way nature has reclaimed it makes for a truly captivating dive.
Typical GLOCLIFFE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (39m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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 GLOCLIFFE
GLOCLIFFE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GLOCLIFFE, 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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