Dive-site story
Situated on the southern shore of Torbay in Devon, this shingle cove lies beside a granite breakwater. Entry runs directly from the pebble beach or slipway into gently sloping shallows. Below, scattered rocks and eelgrass beds yield to mixed sand, silt, and kelp-covered boulders along the wall, making it a regular base for south-coast training and night dives.
Spawning aggregations of common cuttlefish over sand and weed beds in spring
Calm environment suitable for training, macro photography, and night excursions
Crustaceans sheltering within the breakwater fissures
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Courting cuttlefish arrive in the shallows in late spring, followed by peak water temperatures and increased fish activity in late summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Small-spotted catsharkScyliorhinus canicula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tompot blennyParablennius gattorugine | Common | ||||||||||||
| European spider crabMaja squinado | Common | ||||||||||||
| Snakelocks anemoneAnemonia viridis | Common |
Marine forecast
