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    Gyllyngvase Beach dive site
    Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom
    Swanpool

    Gyllyngvase Beach

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Swanpool

    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) - Gyllyngvase Beach offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded
    Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Gyllyngvase Beach offers an easy shore dive, ideal for those new to UK diving or looking for a relaxed bimble. You'll find a mix of rocky outcrops and sand, with small crabs, blennies, and the occasional flatfish making an appearance. It's a gentle introduction to Cornwall's underwater environment, best enjoyed at high tide for maximum depth and ease of entry. We'd suggest it for an afternoon explore rather than a dedicated dive trip.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gyllyngvase Beach

    Gyllyngvase Beach Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gyllyngvase Beach, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)

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    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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