Fort Bovisand
Protected Area
Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs
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) - Fort Bovisand offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest shore diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Fort Bovisand is a sheltered entry point, ideal for shaking off the rust or getting new divers comfortable. We love it for its consistent shallow depth, typically around 8 metres, which means decent bottom time even on colder days. You'll often spot wrasse darting between the rocks and anenomes clinging to the walls, nothing huge but always something to look at. It's a forgiving spot, perfect for practicing skills without getting too distracted, and a reliable choice when the weather elsewhere is a bit much.
Typical Fort Bovisand Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Fort Bovisand
Dive shops near Fort Bovisand
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Dive Looe
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fort Bovisand
Fort Bovisand Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fort Bovisand, 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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