USS TIDE - Cornwall & Devon

The USS Tide is a cracking dive, a real piece of history that grabs you the moment you drop down. We love how intact she is for a wreck that took a mine hit during Operation Neptune back in ‘44; you can still make out the bow and stern quite clearly, with the midships showing the most damage. It’s pretty shallow at 17 metres, making it a great option for extended bottom times and a good fit for newer wreck divers too. What really gets us about the Tide is the marine life that has made this wreck home. The visibility isn't always Caribbean-esque, but when it's good, you’ll find conger eels peering from every dark recess, their heads thick as your arm. The wreck itself is covered in dead man's fingers and colourful jewel anemones, creating these incredible textured carpets that shift and sway in the current. Our favourite spot is exploring the engine room area, where the metalwork is particularly encrusted and you often find decent-sized pollack hovering in the gloom. It’s a proper dive into wartime history, made all the more vivid by the life now thriving on it.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.434900, -1.061000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
17m

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 USS TIDE

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 USS TIDE

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