HOLKAR
Protected Area
Pentire Peninsula
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) - HOLKAR offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Holkar is, without doubt, one of our favourite deep wrecks in the UK. Lying at 53 metres, this smack vessel went down in February 1918, sunk by gunfire from a German submarine. You can still imagine the chaos of that day as you drop onto her deck. The wreck itself is largely intact, a real testament to her construction, with her bow pointing proudly towards the surface and her stern settling into the seabed. We love exploring the holds, which are now home to massive conger eels peering out from every crevice. Visibility here can be surprisingly good on the right day, allowing the light to filter down and illuminate the vibrant plumose anemones that coat every surface. It’s a site that really rewards careful exploration. Our advice? Go on a slack tide, pack your twinset, and take your time to soak in the history and the sheer amount of life that now thrives on this wartime casualty.
Typical HOLKAR 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 53m 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 HOLKAR
Dive shops near HOLKAR
Harlyn Dive School
Dive Newquay
Wavecrest Scuba
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HOLKAR
HOLKAR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HOLKAR, 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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