Leadstone
Protected Area
Hope's Nose to Wall's Hill
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) - Leadstone offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Leadstone, off the coast of Cornwall, presents a fairly typical rocky reef dive for the region. You'll find a mix of kelp forests closer to shore, giving way to more exposed rock formations adorned with anemones and sponges as you go deeper. It’s a decent spot for spotting pollack, wrasse, and the occasional crab or lobster tucked into crevices. This site is generally suitable for experienced temperate water divers comfortable with cooler conditions and potentially strong currents.
Typical Leadstone 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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Teign Diving Centre
Edge Watersports
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Leadstone
Leadstone Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Leadstone, 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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