SPARKLING FOAM
Protected Area
Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs
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) - SPARKLING FOAM offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Sparkling Foam* wreck, a sailing vessel sunk by a U-boat in 1918, lies in about 34 metres, a decent depth for those with some experience in UK waters. What we particularly like about her is the way the structure, though broken, still gives you a real sense of a sailing ship. You can often pick out the mast base and ribs, which have become a pretty good home for crabs and various small fish. Visibility here can swing a bit, but on a good day, the light plays nicely over the wreckage, giving it a quiet, almost reverent feel. It’s a dive for appreciating a piece of history, rather than a blast of colour, and we think it offers a solid exploration for advanced open water divers who enjoy a bit of history with their dive.
Typical SPARKLING FOAM Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (34m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to SPARKLING FOAM
Dive shops near SPARKLING FOAM
Edge Watersports
Teign Diving Centre
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Dive Beyond Limited
Reviews for SPARKLING FOAM
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SPARKLING FOAM
SPARKLING FOAM Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SPARKLING FOAM, 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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