MANIFOUR
Protected Area
Boscastle to Widemouth
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) - MANIFOUR offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Manifour barge, driven ashore in '77, offers a stark reminder of the sea’s power, tucked right up against the cliffs. We love it because it’s so accessible. You find it almost on the beach, making it a perfect easy dive when the weather's calm and the tide is right. What you're really diving here is a skeleton. The bow and stern sections are the most intact, forming broken, angular shapes that contrast with the smooth sand. Over the years, the wreck has become a solid home for critters. Look close and you'll spot crabs scuttling into crevices and colourful anemones swaying gently from rusted metal plates. The water here can be a bit silty, but on a good day, the light filters down, illuminating the ghostly outline of the hull. It’s a great spot for newer divers looking for a first wreck experience without the depth, or for anyone wanting a relaxed poke around a piece of history.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to MANIFOUR
Dive shops near MANIFOUR
Harlyn Dive School
Scuba 2000
Dive Looe
Dive Newquay
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MANIFOUR
MANIFOUR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MANIFOUR, 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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