MAINE
Protected Area
Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone
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) - MAINE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Maine offers a proper British wreck experience. This 110-metre steamship went down in 1917, and time has done its work, but there’s still plenty to explore. We’ve finned past the triple-expansion engine, imagining the power it once held, and you can pick out the three large boilers fairly easily. It’s now home to conger eels, tucked deep inside the metalwork, and we’ve seen plenty of bib and pollack darting around the structure. At 28 metres, it’s a good one for advanced open water divers who appreciate a historical wreck that’s become a living reef. Expect the usual UK visibility, which means sometimes it’s brilliant, sometimes it’s a bit moody.
Typical MAINE 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 28m - 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to MAINE
Dive shops near MAINE
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Teign Diving Centre
Dive Looe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MAINE
MAINE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MAINE, 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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