JAMAICA PLANTER
Protected Area
Barry Island
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) - JAMAICA PLANTER offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Jamaica Planter is one of our favourite wreck dives off the Lizard, a fantastic deep dive that really delivers. She’s a big ship, well broken up now after hitting a mine in 1944, but still very recognisable. Dropping down, you’ll often hit a bit of thermocline, but below that, the visibility can open up surprisingly well. We love finning along the bow section, still quite intact, where you’ll usually find schooling pollack darting in and out of the plating. The stern is a beautiful mess of twisted metal, home to some seriously large conger eels – we’ve seen heads the size of dinner plates peering out from under the collapsed deck. If you’re into exploring nooks and crannies, there are plenty here, but do keep an eye on your depth and bottom time. This site suits experienced divers comfortable with colder water and potential currents, but on a good day, it’s truly spectacular.
Typical JAMAICA PLANTER Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water 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 JAMAICA PLANTER
JAMAICA PLANTER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for JAMAICA PLANTER, 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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