OWEN
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) - OWEN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Owen, you're dropping onto a timber trawler, sitting upright on a sandy seabed at 43 metres. She’s remarkably intact for a wooden wreck, her hull planks still holding form, which is always a pleasant surprise. We’ve found her to be a great spot for those calm, deep dives where you want to take your time exploring the nooks and crannies. Look out for conger eels tucked into her deeper sections and some sizable lobsters making themselves at home in the broken stern. It's a dive for advanced divers comfortable with depth, offering a real sense of history.
Typical OWEN 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 43m 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 OWEN
OWEN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for OWEN, 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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