Stoke Beach
Protected Area
Yealm Estuary
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) - Stoke Beach offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest shore diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Stoke Beach is a handy shore dive if you're in the area, particularly good for beginners or if you just fancy a relaxed splash. You'll find a mixed bottom here, sandy patches giving way to some interesting rocky areas, often with kelp swaying gently in the surge. Look closely among the rocks and you're likely to spot wrasse, blennies, and plenty of crabs scuttling about. It's an easy entry and exit, making it a great spot for shaking off the rust or testing new gear without battling big currents or depths.
Typical Stoke Beach 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 Stoke Beach
Dive shops near Stoke Beach
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Dive Looe
Teign Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Stoke Beach
Stoke Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Stoke 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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