HMS FOYLE
Protected Area
Rame Head
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) - HMS FOYLE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the HMS Foyle is like stepping back in time, the kind of deep historical wreck we really appreciate. It’s a destroyer, snapped clean in two, the bow section lying at 45 metres. You can really feel the story here, picturing the moment she took that mine in 1917. We love tracing the lines of the hull, still remarkably intact for her age and location. Look closely and you’ll find conger eels peering from every dark hole, and often lobsters tucked under plating. The metalwork, draped in dead man's fingers and anemones, feels almost alive. We’d suggest picking a slack tide, the current here can run. Visibility, when it’s good, can hit 10 metres, letting you appreciate the scale. This one is definitely for the experienced wreck diver, comfortable at depth and keen for a proper challenge, with a payoff of proper history and plenty of life.
Typical HMS FOYLE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 45m 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to HMS FOYLE
Dive shops near HMS FOYLE
Plymouth Diving Centre
Sound Diving Limited
Dive Looe
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HMS FOYLE
HMS FOYLE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HMS FOYLE, 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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