Swanpool Beach
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) - Swanpool Beach offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Swanpool Beach is a gentle introduction to shore diving, perfect for knocking the rust off your skills or for new divers getting comfortable in open water. The maximum depth of 5m means you get plenty of bottom time, and the calm, sheltered bay is often quite forgiving. You'll likely spot crabs scuttling over the rocky patches and flatfish camouflaged on the sand, plus schools of juvenile pollack darting amongst the kelp. It’s a great spot to practice buoyancy and navigation without the pressure of strong currents or deep water.
Typical Swanpool Beach 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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Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Swanpool Beach
Swanpool Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Swanpool 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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