Pendennis Shore Dive
Protected Area
Swanpool
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) - Pendennis Shore Dive offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Pendennis Shore Dive is one of those spots we find ourselves coming back to often when we’re in Cornwall. It’s got a real knack for surprising you. We love just strolling down the beach, kitting up by the rocks, and slipping straight in. The entry is pretty straightforward, good for a leisurely afternoon dive. What makes it special? It’s a macro dream. We’ve spent whole dives just poking around the nooks and crannies of the rocks. You’ll spot jewel anemones glowing in the crevices, and curled octopuses often peek out from under ledges, their eyes tracking you. We’ve seen red mullet sifting through the sand, and if you’re patient, the occasional garfish glides past in the midwater. Keep an eye out for triggerfish too, especially later in the season. We usually find the best visibility and less surge around slack high tide, so plan your dive around that. It's a forgiving dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys a slow, meandering exploration rather than a deep blue adventure.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pendennis Shore Dive
Pendennis Shore Dive Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pendennis Shore Dive, 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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