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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

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

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 14.6°C

Wind

Tide

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