

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
The Fylrix MV Wreck is a boat-accessible dive site located 91 metres off the coast of Torquay and South Devon. The wreck lies at depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers encounter an overhead environment requiring advanced buoyancy control and awareness of entanglement risks. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Due to the depth and potential for surge in shallower sections, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Water temperatures fluctuate between 10 and 16 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Boat traffic is common in the area, and divers should coordinate ascent points with their skipper.
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With a decompression diving hazard listed and depths reaching 30 metres, carry a surface marker buoy and a dive computer capable of deco management, and confirm your planned gas supply accounts for a safety stop in potentially surgy shallows. Boat traffic in the area can be significant, so brief the skipper on your planned ascent point before you enter the water.
The site is located in Jennycliff Bay, Plymouth Sound. Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
10-16°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar
The wreck sits at depths between 5 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment, depth, and potential for surge.
Access is by boat only, as the site is located 91 metres from the shore.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the site is a wreck located at depths of 5 to 30 metres.
Diving at Fylrix MV Wreck in Plymouth requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Fylrix MV Wreck in Plymouth. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 16°C.
The best months to visit Fylrix MV Wreck in Plymouth are January, February, and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Fylrix MV Wreck in Plymouth typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fylrix MV Wreck in Plymouth typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.