SAINT ANTOINE
Protected Area
West of Wight-Barfleur
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) - SAINT ANTOINE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Saint Antoine, a trawler that went down in 1974, now rests upright at 60 metres, a deep dive that rewards technical divers with a proper exploration. She’s a big boat, and the intact wheelhouse is a highlight, offering a real sense of her past life. Expect to find conger eels tucked into every crevice, along with plentiful bib and pollock schooling around the superstructure. The sheer depth here means you’ll need your trimix, but for those with the training, it’s a genuinely engaging wreck dive off the Cornish coast.
Typical SAINT ANTOINE 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 60m 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 SAINT ANTOINE
SAINT ANTOINE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAINT ANTOINE, 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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