MILLMER
Protected Area
The Needles
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) - MILLMER offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Millmer isn't a deep dive, sitting at a comfortable 12 metres, but it offers a surprisingly atmospheric experience. This old sailing vessel met its end by fire in 1981, and what's left is a wonderfully jumbled, skeletal remains spread across the seabed. We love how the fire warped the structure, creating interesting nooks and crannies to poke into. You'll spend your time here weaving through rusted ribs and around splintered timbers, watching for the resident wrasse and blennies that have made this their home. It’s a great site for photographers keen on capturing the interplay of natural light and decaying steel. Dive this one on a calm day; the visibility can be a bit variable, but even with a slight murk, the eerie silhouette of the wreck still shines through. Keep an eye out for the small conger eels often tucked away deep within the wreck's darker recesses.
Typical MILLMER Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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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TAL Scuba Ltd.
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Divers Down
Dorset Diving Services
Andark Diving
In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MILLMER
MILLMER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MILLMER, 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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