HUMBERGATE - Cornwall & Devon

Humbergate, just off the Cornish coast, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. She went down in ’63 with a load of granite chips, and you can still picture that wild October day. Dropping down, you hit the bow first, often shrouded in a green twilight if the sun’s not high. She sits upright, pretty much intact, which is always a bonus. We love how the wheelhouse offers a great swim-through, just big enough for a single diver, and there are some lovely nooks along the deck where conger eels have set up shop. The holds are cavernous, perfect for a slow penetration if you’re comfortable in overhead environments; watch for the schools of bib that dart in and out. This is a dive for experienced wreck lovers, comfortable with depths down to 48 metres and ready for the occasional strong current. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is in the UK, but on a good day, the Humbergate truly shines, a proper British wreck dive.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.550550, -5.217706
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
48m

Marine Protected Area: Trevose Head

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to HUMBERGATE

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for HUMBERGATE

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories