Jenny Cliff
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) - Jenny Cliff offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wall diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Jenny Cliff is a decent shore dive right on Plymouth Sound, good for shaking off the rust or testing new gear. Maximum depth is about 8 meters, so it’s a calm introduction for beginners or a relaxed photography spot. You’ll find plenty of crabs, small flatfish, and starfish amongst the boulders and kelp. It’s an easy entry, making it popular with dive schools and anyone looking for a simple, accessible dive.
Typical Jenny Cliff 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 shops near Jenny Cliff
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Dive Looe
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jenny Cliff
Jenny Cliff Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jenny Cliff, 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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