SECIL JAPAN (STERN SECTION) - Cornwall & Devon

The Secil Japan’s stern section, resting at just one meter, is a brilliant shore dive for those looking for a different kind of wreck experience. We love how accessible it is, making it perfect for an extended snorkel or a super shallow dive when you’re just keen to get in the water. You’ll find the propeller shaft, rudder, and parts of the deck machinery, all encrusted with dense plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers. Look closely in the nooks and crannies for blennies and small crabs, and we’ve often spotted juvenile pollack darting through the structure. It’s an ideal site for macro photography, especially on a sunny day when the light penetrates right down and brings out the colours of the anemones. While it’s not a deep penetration dive, the sheer amount of life that has colonised the shallows of this wreck makes it fascinating.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.239468, -5.358517
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
1m

Marine Protected Area: Godrevy to Portreath

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to SECIL JAPAN (STERN SECTION)

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for SECIL JAPAN (STERN SECTION)

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories