Dive-site story
Set along the eastern flank of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, Porthkerris Beach offers direct shore access to shallow kelp reefs and the famous Drawna Rocks. The shingle cove slopes gently seaward, where rocky gullies and boulder fields provide sheltered diving conditions across most states of the tide.
Extensive reef system around Drawna Rocks running perpendicular to the shoreline
Dense kelp beds sheltering diverse cold-water marine critters and crustaceans
Gently sloping shingle entry with quick access to productive underwater topography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water temperatures and peak marine life activity occur throughout summer and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballan wrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cuckoo wrasseLabrus mixtus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Small-spotted catsharkScyliorhinus canicula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spiny spider crabMaja squinado | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Grey sealHalichoerus grypus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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