Meadfoot Beach
Protected Area
Meadfoot Sea Road
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) - Meadfoot Beach offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Meadfoot Beach is a simple shore dive, easy to access and ideal for a relaxed day out. The main draw here is the chance to spot various local crustaceans, like crabs and lobsters, often tucked into the rocky crevices. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable, or for photographers keen on macro subjects without battling strong currents.
Nearest Dive Centres to Meadfoot Beach
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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 Meadfoot Beach
Meadfoot Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Meadfoot Beach, 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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