Dive-site story
Gyllyngvase Beach, commonly known as Gylly Beach, is a sheltered sandy bay in Falmouth that serves as one of Cornwall's most accessible shore dives. Rocky gullies flanking both sides of the beach lead out to kelp forests and mixed sandy seabed. Divers and trainees frequently use the gently shelving entry for navigation exercises and macro photography, with straightforward navigation along the rocky reefs extending outward from the headlands.
Extensive rocky reefs and kelp canopies flanking the sandy bay
Excellent nursery habitat for juvenile cuttlefish and flatfish
Straightforward shore entry straight from the sandy beach
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and clearer conditions align with late spring through early autumn, with spider crabs and cuttlefish visiting the shallows.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Ballan wrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spiny spider crabMaja squinado | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Tompot blennyParablennius gattorugine | Common |
Marine forecast
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