United Kingdom

Brixham

Brixham - photo 1

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Brixham sits on the southern coast of England, acting as a gateway town for divers exploring the Plymouth Sound / Torbay area along the English Channel. While the town itself isn’t a major diving hub, its coastal access provides proximity to local dive centers and shore dives around sheltered bays, with options for boat trips from nearby harbors to nearby wrecks and reefs along the Devon coast. The nearby West Looe River offers freshwater exploration opportunities further inland for training or dry-season practice, but the primary draw for divers is access to offshore sites and a cluster of local centers within a short travel radius.

Essential information for traveling in United Kingdom

About United Kingdom

Sea
La Manche, Bristol Channel, Irish Sea and St. G...
Timezone
Europe/London
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)

Dive sites and dive centers around Brixham

Nearby Dive Sites (6)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Brixham

The best time to dive in Brixham

The best months to dive in Brixham 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.
6 °C 11 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
7 °C 9 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 9 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
10 °C 11 °C 7/10
05 - May
14 °C 13 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
16 °C 14 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
18 °C 17 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
14 °C 15 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
13 °C 15 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
10 °C 14 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
9 °C 12 °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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