Buckland Lake
Protected Area
Thames Estuary and Marshes
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) - Buckland Lake offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Buckland Lake offers a freshwater dive, a decent option for getting wet in Cornwall. You’ll find some old boats, a bus, and other assorted bits and pieces that have been sunk over time. It’s a site best suited for training or checking your gear, rather than a dedicated wildlife dive. Expect chilly conditions and limited visibility, especially after heavy rain.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buckland Lake
Buckland Lake Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Buckland Lake, 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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