MAKASA (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Makasa, off the Cornwall coast, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. At a shallow 11 metres, it's perfect for a long bottom time, giving you plenty of opportunity to pick apart her remains. We love how the hull plates have fallen open, creating crevices and overhangs where schools of juvenile pollack shelter, darting back into the shadows when you get too close. You'll fin over the twin boilers, still very much intact, and often spot spider crabs scuttling across their rusty surfaces. The visibility here can be classic UK green, but that just adds to the atmosphere, a proper shipwreck dive feel. Our advice? Go on a slack tide, if you can time it right. That’s when the anemones on the remaining superstructure are fully extended, a vibrant display of orange and white against the dark steel. It’s a proper dive into history, and easy enough for anyone comfortable with UK conditions.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.232296, -3.899800
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
11m

Marine Protected Area: Exmoor

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to MAKASA (POSSIBLY)

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for MAKASA (POSSIBLY)

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories