SABRE OF GOSPORT
Protected Area
Compton Chine to Steephill Cove
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) - SABRE OF GOSPORT offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sabre of Gosport is a smaller wreck, a speedboat that went down back in 1980 while on its way to the Channel Islands. Lying at 23 metres, it’s not a deep dive, making it pretty accessible on most days. What we find interesting about these smaller, more modern wrecks is how quickly the sea reclaims them. You’ll see pollack and wrasse darting in and out of the broken hull, a few conger eels tucked into any available crevice. It’s not a massive exploration, more of a focused look at how an everyday vessel becomes a habitat. Good for a second dive or if you're keen on finding something a bit different from the usual trawlers.
Typical SABRE OF GOSPORT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water 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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In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SABRE OF GOSPORT
SABRE OF GOSPORT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SABRE OF GOSPORT, 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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