Panther Shoal
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) - Panther Shoal offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Panther Shoal is a good shout if you're diving in Cornwall and want a straightforward experience. It's a pinnacle, topping out at 16m, which makes it an easy dive for beginners or those getting back in the water. We've often found small patches of jewel anemones clinging to the rock face, and you'll typically spot plenty of wrasse darting between the kelp fronds. If the visibility is playing ball, which can be hit or miss in these parts, it’s a perfectly pleasant way to spend an hour underwater.
Typical Panther Shoal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Panther Shoal
Dive shops near Panther Shoal
Plymouth Diving Centre
Sound Diving Limited
Dive Looe
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Panther Shoal
Panther Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Panther Shoal, 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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