Ocean View - Cornwall & Devon

Ocean View in Cornwall and Devon is where we send our mates who are serious about their PADI progression. The team here isn’t just friendly, they’re genuinely dedicated, especially if you’re looking to go pro. Our favourite thing about them? They cut through the usual dive shop fluff and just deliver solid, practical training. They specialise in taking divers from their very first bubbles right through to Instructor Development Courses, so if you're thinking of making diving your career, these are your people. We love that they’re so focused on high-quality instruction, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to dive the often-challenging, but incredibly rewarding, UK waters safely and competently. They really know their local sites, too, which means you’ll get the best out of the wrecks and reefs around the Cornish and Devon coast, strong currents and all. We’d suggest chatting to them about local conditions before you commit to a specific training date; the visibility can change quickly.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.821857, -0.324462
Phone
+44 1903 767224
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.oceanviewdiving.co.uk
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:7801]
Address
160 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AU, United Kingdom

Dive Sites Near Ocean View

Ocean View provides access to 15 dive sites in Cornwall & Devon.

Other Dive Centres in Cornwall & Devon

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)

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 Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Cornwall & Devon

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