KOMET
Protected Area
Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark
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) - KOMET offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Komet is a seriously deep dive, sitting at 54 metres, so this one's definitely for the experienced technical divers among us. We’re talking about a significant piece of history here, a German commerce raider from 1941, and its sheer size – over 100 metres long – means you’ll barely scratch the surface on a single dive. The wreck itself is largely intact, with parts of the superstructure still recognisable, though time and depth have certainly left their mark. Look for the big guns and torpedo tubes if you have the bottom time. On our dives, we’ve often found conger eels lurking in the deeper recesses, and the odd lobster tucked into crevices, but it's really the scale of the wreck that's the draw. Currents can be a factor, so plan your descent and ascent carefully.
Typical KOMET 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 54m 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KOMET
KOMET Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KOMET, 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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