LA CHAUMIERE DU PECHEUR
Protected Area
Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area
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) - LA CHAUMIERE DU PECHEUR offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The La Chaumiere du Pecheur, a trawler that went down in 1978, sits upright at 39 meters. It’s a good, solid dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks in UK waters. We’ve found the stern section particularly interesting, with its fishing gear still somewhat intact and now covered in various jewel anemones, creating a colourful blanket. Look closely for dogfish resting in the sand around the hull, and a surprising amount of pollack darting through the superstructure. It's a proper British wreck dive; don't expect tropical visibility, but the character of the site really shines through.
Typical LA CHAUMIERE DU PECHEUR Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (39m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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 LA CHAUMIERE DU PECHEUR
LA CHAUMIERE DU PECHEUR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LA CHAUMIERE DU PECHEUR, 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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