United Kingdom

Plymouth

Plymouth - photo 1

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Plymouth sits on the south coast of England where access to the nearby Devon and Cornish coastlines offers a modest range of recreational diving. In this administrative region, most diving is concentrated around sheltered coastal areas and estuarine environments with tidal currents and temperate conditions. The area is known for a working port history and nearby coastal sites rather than standout offshore reefs; divers often combine shore entries from Plymouth with local dive centers for boat trips to accessible wrecks and drift dives along the shelf. Marine life commonly includes wrasse, gobies, blennies, and cuttlefish, with visibility and conditions varying seasonally. This region suits local divers and visitors looking for practical, gateway-level diving experiences close to an urban hub.

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Sea
Celtic Sea, La Manche, North Sea, Irish Sea and...
Languages
EN
Demonym
British
Phone prefix
+44

Practicalities

Currency
GBP
Plug type
Type G
Airports
LHR LGW LTN STN MAN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Cities to dive in the Plymouth region

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

The best times to dive in the Plymouth region

The best months to dive in Plymouth are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (14-18°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
7 °C 10 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
7 °C 9 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 10 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 11 °C 6/10
05 - May
14 °C 14 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
16 °C 15 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
14 °C 16 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
13 °C 15 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
11 °C 13 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
9 °C 11 °C 4/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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