Eastern Kings
Protected Area
Western King
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) - Eastern Kings offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving Eastern Kings often feels like dropping into a slightly chaotic but always interesting underwater landscape. It’s not about huge coral formations here, but more about the nooks and crannies in the rock itself. We find lots of wrasse picking through the kelp, and sometimes a surprised cuttlefish might jet past. At 23 metres, it’s a good spot for intermediate divers who are comfortable navigating without a clear reef line, just exploring the natural features. We’d suggest keeping an eye on the local dive reports for decent visibility, as that really makes the difference here.
Typical Eastern Kings Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Eastern Kings
Dive shops near Eastern Kings
Plymouth Diving Centre
Sound Diving Limited
Dive Looe
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eastern Kings
Eastern Kings Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Eastern Kings, 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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