Dive Newquay
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) - Dive Newquay offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dive Newquay, right there on the Cornish coast, is a decent spot for a casual dip, especially if you're just starting out or fancy a relaxed shore dive. It's a shallow affair, topping out at around 10 meters, so you've got plenty of bottom time to poke around. We often find schooling mullet weaving through the kelp, and there are always plenty of crabs and blennies tucked into the rocky crevices if you take a slow look. The entry is pretty straightforward from the beach, making it a solid choice for shakedown dives or if you’re trying out new gear without battling strong currents.
Typical Dive Newquay Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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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 Dive Newquay
Dive Newquay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dive Newquay, 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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