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Alaunia (Wreck)

Alaunia is a accessible wreck dive in UK waters offering year-round exploration of a historic shipwreck with active community interest.

⭐ Best for advanced divers.

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
23.9 kn
Olas
1.8 m
Agua
18.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (53%)
Now: WSW (250°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 3.73m

Próxima: Alta a las 04:00 (+0.72m)

+1.6 m0 m-2.1 m
▲ 04:00 · +0.72m ▼ 10:00 · -1.49m ▲ 17:00 · +0.76m ▼ 23:00 · -1.27m Ahora -1.2m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV3.2 · mod Aire PM2.57 · good 06:41 19:09
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 23.9 1.8 3 0mm
09-19 25.7 1.9 3 0mm
09-20 21 1.54 4 0mm
09-21 5.6 0.42 5 0mm
09-22 4.3 0.2 4 0mm
09-23 13.6 0.4 4 0mm
09-24 9.5 0.4 4 0mm

About this spot

Alaunia is a wreck dive site in United Kingdom waters that draws divers year-round. The wreck offers a compelling exploration target for divers interested in maritime history and wreck penetration. Community engagement around the site remains strong, with multiple video records documenting dives on the wreck. The site is not within a Marine Protected Area, making it an open-access destination for qualified divers. This status simplifies logistics for dive planning and operator scheduling. The wreck structure provides the primary focus for diving activity, with the vessel itself serving as the main point of interest. Video documentation from the diving community provides valuable visual reference for dive planning. These resources offer insight into site conditions, layout, and what to expect during a dive. Alaunia attracts divers seeking wreck-focused experiences in UK waters, where such opportunities draw both technical and recreational visitors. Proper planning and appropriate training for wreck diving are essential. Divers should confirm current site conditions and any local regulations before planning a visit.

📖 Guía: Buceo en el Reino Unido: 57 Lugares desde Pecios hasta Focas

Tipos de buceo

Pecio

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1161km · ~267kg · €5

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Alaunia?

Alaunia can be dived year-round, so your timing depends on other factors like weather windows, your schedule, and personal preferences for water conditions. Check local tide and weather forecasts before planning your trip.

What training or experience do I need for this wreck dive?

Wreck diving requires appropriate training and experience. Confirm depth and current conditions with local operators or the dive community before your visit. Proper qualifications for wreck penetration are essential if you plan to enter the structure.

What marine life or features will I see at Alaunia?

Alaunia is primarily a wreck dive, with the shipwreck structure as the main focal point. UK wreck sites often attract fish and other marine life that colonize the structure. Local video documentation can give you a sense of what has been observed.

How do I access Alaunia and are there permits required?

Alaunia is not within a Marine Protected Area, making access more straightforward. Contact local dive operators in UK waters for boat access, logistics, and any local regulations that may apply to your dive.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Alaunia (Wreck)

0 km
Centro de buceo

Oceana (Wreck)

3 km
Centro de buceo

HMS Ariadne (Wreck)

5.6 km
Centro de buceo

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Scuba diving the wreck of Cunard liner RMS Alaunia (sunk 1916)

British Diver

Alunia Wreck Diving, Eastbourne, England

anothermort

Eastbourne Diving - The Alaunia - September 2025

RJWsnaps
wind peaks Dec-Nov-Oct, calmest May-Jul-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Apr (0/100) Now: Sep (90/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Oceana (Wreck)

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HMS Ariadne (Wreck)

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Frode

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