Silver Steps
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) - Silver Steps offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Silver Steps is a solid little shore dive in Cornwall, perfect for a relaxed dip or for those looking to get comfortable in cooler waters. The entry is pretty straightforward, usually involving a gentle wade in. At a shallow 7 metres, it’s a great spot for beginners to practice skills or for anyone wanting to take their time exploring the nooks and crannies. You’ll typically find plenty of crabs scuttling about, dogfish tucked under ledges, and often a good variety of wrasse darting through the kelp. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive pelagics, but for a sheltered, easy dive, it really hits the mark.
Typical Silver Steps 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Silver Steps
Silver Steps Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Silver Steps, 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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