The Manacles

About this dive site

This dive site is located in the UK and boasts a remarkable underwater landscape. The granite rocks are covered with an abundance of jewel anemones, creating a vibrant and visually stunning environment. Numerous gullies, walls, and crevices provide habitat for diverse marine life including cuttlefish, dogfish, dead man's fingers, sea fans, and plumose anemones. Divers can explore this area via local dive boats, offering opportunities for both beginner and advanced divers, with many wreck diving locations available. Dive depths range from 8 to 80 meters (26 to 262 feet), although visibility typically averages around 10 meters (32 feet) in shallower areas. Water temperatures fluctuate considerably, reaching a brisk 7°C (44°F) during March and warming up to 16°C (60°F) in the summer months. Photo Credit: Tony Reed