Dane Rock
Protected Area
Newquay and the Gannel
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) - Dane Rock offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dane Rock, sitting just off the coast, makes for a solid beginner dive when you're in the mood for something straightforward. At a consistent 13 metres, it’s a gentle introduction to Cornwall’s underwater landscape. You’ll find plenty of crabs tucked into crevices and various wrasse species flitting between the kelp fronds. It’s a good spot to get comfortable with your buoyancy or dust off the cobwebs after a break, especially on a calm day with decent visibility.
Typical Dane Rock Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Dane Rock
Dive shops near Dane Rock
Dive Newquay
Wavecrest Scuba
Harlyn Dive School
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dane Rock
Dane Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dane Rock, 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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