RUBAAN
Protected Area
Lizard 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) - RUBAAN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Rubaan, an old steamship that went down in 1939, sits upright on the seabed at a comfortable 18 metres. It’s a good little rummage for divers looking for a straightforward wreck dive off the Cornish coast. You'll find the single boiler still quite prominent, and plenty of places for conger eels to hide among the collapsed sections. We often spot pollack darting through the superstructure, and the ironwork itself is nicely encrusted with dead man's fingers. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for getting comfortable with wreck penetration on a smaller scale if the conditions are calm.
Typical RUBAAN 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to RUBAAN
Dive shops near RUBAAN
Porthkerris Divers
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RUBAAN
RUBAAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RUBAAN, 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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