LUXOR
Protected Area
Wight-Barfleur Reef
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) - LUXOR offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The LUXOR offers a challenging dive off the Cornish coast, sitting at a substantial 56 metres. This 108-metre steamship went down in 1918, torpedoed on her starboard side, and now lies largely intact. We've found the stern section particularly interesting, with a good amount of superstructure still discernible. Expect to see plenty of encrusting anemones and brittlestars on the metalwork, and often some good-sized conger eels tucked away in the darker recesses. It's a site best suited for experienced technical divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and the often brisk currents this far offshore.
Typical LUXOR 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 56m 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 LUXOR
LUXOR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LUXOR, 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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