QUEST
Protected Area
Lyme Bay and Torbay
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) - QUEST offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Quest, a 15-meter fishing vessel, rests upright in 34 meters of water, a quiet memorial to a run-in with a submerged object back in 1991. What we appreciate about this wreck is its size; it’s compact enough to explore thoroughly on a single dive, yet offers plenty of nooks and crannies. You’ll find plumose anemones, often in cream and orange, clinging to the hull, and conger eels peeking out from darker sections. It’s a good choice for divers comfortable with deeper dives, offering a solid wreck dive without the intimidating scale of some larger sites in the area. We’d suggest keeping an eye on the thermocline here, as it can be quite pronounced.
Typical QUEST Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (34m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for QUEST
QUEST Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for QUEST, 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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