UB 32
Protected Area
Wight-Barfleur Reef
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) - UB 32 offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The UB 32, a German WWI submarine, rests upright in the English Channel at 55 meters. She’s a dark, brooding shape on the seabed, her conning tower still distinct. The wreck herself is fairly intact given her age, and you can make out the torpedo tubes and pressure hull. Visibility down here can be a lottery, but on a good day, the low light picks out the jewel anemones and dead man’s fingers that have claimed her hull. This is a technical dive, no doubt, but for experienced wreck enthusiasts, it’s a tangible piece of history, often home to conger eels lurking in her deeper sections.
Typical UB 32 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 55m 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 UB 32
UB 32 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for UB 32, 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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