HERA
Protected Area
Gerrans Bay to Camels Cove
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) - HERA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Hera, a sailing vessel that met its end in 1914, rests at a very accessible 12 metres off the Cornish coast. It's an interesting dive, especially for those who appreciate a historical wreck rather than pristine structure. What you'll find today is a broken-up hull, scattered across the seabed, giving a sense of its violent grounding. We like picking through the ribs and plates, imagining the scale of the original 84-metre ship, and spotting the local wrasse and blennies that have made it home. While it's not a dive for big pelagics, it offers a nice, relaxed exploration suitable for most experience levels, particularly good on a calm day when the visibility clears up.
Typical HERA 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to HERA
Dive shops near HERA
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
DiveUK
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Seaways Diving
Porthkerris Divers
Wavecrest Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HERA
HERA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HERA, 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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