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Gylly Beach

Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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beginner

Shallow shore dive with reefs, seagrass, and cephalopods.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Gylly Beach, offers a unique underwater experience. The area features a small seagrass bed and two reefs: a north reef and a south reef. A rocky reef section is covered with kelp and seaweed, creating varied terrain between the sandy bottom areas of the two reefs. It's known for its cephalopod activity, including bobtail squid, cuttlefish, and common squid. The combination of seagrass beds, diverse reef structures, and abundant marine life makes it a rewarding dive.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlymacro photographykelp forestseagrassnight divecephalopods

Marine Life

cuttlefishbobtail squidballan wrassecorkwing wrassespider crablobsternudibranchsanemoneskelp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

beginner

Shallow depth (10m) and easy shore access is ideal for new divers and training courses.

Hazards:
cold watervariable visibilityboat trafficswimmers
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 14.6°C

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