Dive-site story
Located off Pendennis Point in Falmouth, Silver Steps offers accessible shore diving with a network of shallow gullies and rocky reefs. Divers enter via concrete steps down the sea wall, descending onto kelp-covered bedrock that gives way to coarse sand and shingle patches. The site is a popular training ground and a reliable location for spotting seasonal cuttlefish and crustacean life.
Extensive kelp gullies and rocky overhangs harboring macro life
Common sightings of cuttlefish over the mixed sand and shingle seabed
Easy shore access close to local dive facilities in Falmouth
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water, improved visibility, and peak marine life activity occur through late spring, summer, and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| European spider crabMaja squinado | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan wrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Small-spotted catsharkScyliorhinus canicula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tompot blennyParablennius gattorugine | Common |
Marine forecast
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