Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Bread Butter Cove is a sheltered reef in Cornwall, United Kingdom, offering a manageable depth range of 5 to 15 metres. This site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only. The water temperature fluctuates between 10 and 17 degrees Celsius, requiring a 5mm wetsuit with a hood and gloves for comfort. Divers can explore the reef habitat, which supports a variety of temperate marine life including reef fish and invertebrates. Maintain awareness of depth to avoid barotrauma and use caution around rock formations.
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Check locally for the nearest boat charter or slipway, as facilities can vary season to season. A 5mm wetsuit with hood and gloves will keep you comfortable across the full temperature range, particularly outside the summer months.
Access to the Scillies is by air or by the Scillonian III ferry. Once there, use a commercial dive operator or your own boat.
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Depth
5-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
10-17°C
Current
Mild
The reef habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life, including reef fish and invertebrates.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its manageable depth range and mild currents.
The reef depth ranges from 5 to 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef structure may be accessible for snorkelling depending on local boat charter arrangements.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Bread Butter Cove in South West. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 17°C.
Bread Butter Cove in South West typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bread Butter Cove in South West typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
