TWILIGHT WATER
Protected Area
The Manacles
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) - TWILIGHT WATER offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Twilight Water isn't a dive you just stumble upon; it’s one you plan for. This trawler, resting upright at 60 metres, is for experienced technical divers keen on a deeper wreck exploration. We love the way the light fades to an inky blue as you descend, making the wreck’s silhouette emerge from the gloom. The ship itself feels substantial, a working vessel now utterly reclaimed by the sea. Shoals of bib and pouting hang in the holds, flickering in the torchlight, and we’ve often spotted conger eels peeking from beneath plates of twisted metal. Exploring the wheelhouse, if you're comfortable with penetration, offers a real sense of the ship’s past life. Our advice? Pick a day with minimal surge and aim for slack tide; the currents down here can be tricky, but the reward of this undisturbed deep wreck is absolutely worth the effort.
Typical TWILIGHT WATER 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to TWILIGHT WATER
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Porthkerris Divers
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Wavecrest Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TWILIGHT WATER
TWILIGHT WATER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TWILIGHT WATER, 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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