Heybrook Bay
Protected Area
Wembury Point
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) - Heybrook Bay offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Heybrook Bay is a solid little spot for getting comfortable in the water, especially if you're new to diving or just want a relaxed potter about. At a consistent 8m, it’s a gentle introduction to the UK's temperate reefs. You'll find plenty of crabs tucked into crevices and various wrasse darting through the kelp. We often suggest it for skill refreshers or for anyone after an easy dive without worrying about tricky currents or deep profiles. It’s a good, unpretentious dive.
Typical Heybrook Bay 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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Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
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Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Heybrook Bay
Heybrook Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Heybrook Bay, 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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