Castle Beach
Shallow Cornish shore dive with diverse marine life and wreck.
Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
8m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located off Castle Beach, offering a fantastic opportunity for both beginner divers and those wanting to explore the Cornish coast. Diving here is best undertaken at high tide, allowing you to reach depths of approximately 7 to 8 meters. It's a shore diving location, so it’s advisable to wear boots while exploring. The area boasts exceptional marine life; expect to encounter a diverse range of fish species inhabiting kelp forests, sandy banks, and rocky reefs. Adding to the site's appeal is a sunken World War II U-Boat – an intriguing dive for those interested in history.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wreckshore divebeginner friendlykelp forestreefmacro photography
Marine Life
CuttlefishSpider crabWrassePollockConger eelTompot blennyDogfishAnemonesDead man's fingersKelp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth (8m) and easy shore access make it ideal for novice divers.
Hazards:
Tidal currentsShore entryBoat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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