LA CYGOGNE
Protected Area
Offshore Brighton
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 CYGOGNE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Cygogne, a 16m fishing vessel, isn’t some ancient war prize, but a modern wreck with a story. She sank in 2013 after a fire, and we love how quickly nature has claimed her. Lying at 52 metres, this one’s for the experienced technical diver, and it offers a surprisingly intricate delve for its size. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the way the light fades, giving the wreck a truly eerie presence. We usually find the wheelhouse offers the most interesting penetration; you can still make out gauges and controls, frozen in time. Shoals of bib and pouting dart through the hull, and we’ve often spotted conger eels tucked into the darker corners. The prop is always a highlight, usually encrusted with plumose anemones, their white tentacles waving gently in the mild current. It’s a proper expedition, and while it lacks the grand scale of bigger wrecks, its intact nature and quick colonisation make it one of our favourite tech dives in the area.
Typical LA CYGOGNE 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 52m 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 LA CYGOGNE
LA CYGOGNE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LA CYGOGNE, 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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