Talland Bay
Protected Area
Gribbin Head - Polperro
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) - Talland Bay offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Talland Bay is one of those easy-access spots that’s just perfect for a relaxed dip. At a shallow 7m, it’s a brilliant introduction for beginners or a nice gentle refresher if you haven’t been in the water for a while. We often find plenty of dogfish lurking in the kelp, and a good variety of wrasse darting between the rocks. It’s a comfortable dive, especially when the weather is calm, and a solid choice if you’re looking for something straightforward in Cornwall.
Typical Talland Bay 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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Dive Looe
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Plymouth Diving Centre
Sound Diving Limited
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Talland Bay
Talland Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Talland Bay, 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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