ROSE BUD
Protected Area
East of Start Point
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) - ROSE BUD offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Rose Bud* sits at 45 metres, a smack vessel sunk in 1918 after being captured and blown up by a submarine. It’s a good deep dive for experienced wreck divers, offering a quiet, slightly melancholic exploration of a smaller, older wreck. You'll find the wooden hull quite broken down now, but the framework still holds its shape, providing plenty of nooks and crannies for conger eels to hide. The structure attracts a decent population of crabs and lobsters, with schools of pollack often circling above. Conditions can be variable here, so picking a day with minimal current and good visibility makes all the difference.
Typical ROSE BUD 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 45m 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 ROSE BUD
ROSE BUD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROSE BUD, 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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