ROMBO
Protected Area
Les Ecrehous
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) - ROMBO offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Rombo, a yacht that went down in 1980, sits at a very manageable 11 metres. It's an ideal spot for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed bimble rather than a deep technical dive. The wreck itself isn't huge, but it's well-colonised; we've seen everything from curious conger eels poking out of nooks to dense schools of pouting swarming over the hull. Visibility can be a typical Cornish mixed bag, but on a good day, exploring what’s left of the Rombo offers a really pleasant dive, perfect for honing those wreck penetration skills or simply enjoying the local marine life up close.
Typical ROMBO 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROMBO
ROMBO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROMBO, 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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