TANGARA
Protected Area
Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area
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) - TANGARA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Tangara, a fishing vessel that went down in 1986 after springing a leak, now rests at 50 metres. She's a good, solid wreck for those with the appropriate deep-diving qualifications, offering a chance to explore a small but intact wreck. At 17.7 metres long, you can trace her lines and see where the fishing gear would have been. We’ve seen conger eels tucked into the superstructure and a surprising number of wrasse darting in and out of the cracks. It’s a dark dive, as you’d expect at this depth in UK waters, but the sense of discovery is strong.
Typical TANGARA 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 50m 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 TANGARA
TANGARA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TANGARA, 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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