L'OTARIE
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) - L'OTARIE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
L'Otarie. A trawler, sunk in ‘94, now sitting bolt upright at 20 metres. We love a wreck that still looks like a ship, and this one certainly does. She’s relatively intact, giving you plenty to explore: a wheelhouse you can poke your head into, deck machinery to weave around, and a stern section that’s become a proper apartment block for conger eels. What we really enjoy here is the way the light filters down, illuminating the brassy golds of kelp that have colonised the upperworks. You’ll find schools of pollack circling the mast, and often, an inquisitive grey seal will come to check you out. It’s a site that feels a bit wild, a proper Cornish wreck dive, excellent for divers comfortable with overhead environments and keen to spend a full dive exploring one structure. Our tip: go on a rising tide for the best visibility.
Typical L'OTARIE 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 20m - 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 L'OTARIE
L'OTARIE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for L'OTARIE, 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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