Viewpoint Diving Centre - Cornwall & Devon

Viewpoint Diving Centre runs trips to the wrecks and reefs around the Cornwall and Devon coast. We’ve found their local knowledge particularly strong for sites like the *James Eagan Layne* and the Eddystone Lighthouse. It’s a solid choice for UK divers looking to explore temperate waters and historical shipwrecks, especially if you appreciate a dive operation that’s really dialed into local conditions.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.291640, -4.785592
Phone
+44 1726 432123
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://viewpointdivingcornwall.co.uk/
Certification Agencies
PADI, SSI, DDI
Courses
PADI SCUBA Diving Training, SSI SCUBA Diver, SSI Open Water Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, SSI Stress & Rescue Diver, SSI Fish ID Speciality, SSI Boat Diver Speciality, SSI Deep Diver Speciality, SSI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Speciality, SSI Dry Suit Diver Speciality, SSI Enriched Air (EAN) Speciality, SSI Night Diver Speciality, SSI Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality, SSI Search and Recovery Speciality, SSI Underwater Navigator Speciality, SSI Wreck Diver, Viewpoint Skin Diver, VPDC Draeger Full Face Mask, VPDC Draeger Semi-Closed Rebreather, VPDC Ocean Reef Full Face, VPDC Twinset Diver, VPDC Sidemount Diver, VPDC Underwater Camera with Surface Mounted Video, VPDC Dry Suit Course, Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care, EFR First Aid at Work, EFR Care for Children, EFR Manual Handling, SSI Try SCUBA Diving, SCUBA Refresher, Guided Dives, Escorted & Guided Dives, Discover Local Diving, Youth Training / Children's Activities
Equipment Rental
no
Air Fills
Nitrox
Address
West End, Pentewan, PL26 6BU

Dive Sites Near Viewpoint Diving Centre

Viewpoint Diving Centre 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