

Best for beginner divers, 5-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Meadfoot Beach in Torquay and South Devon offers a shore-entry dive suitable for beginners. The site features a depth range of 5 to 12 metres with mild currents. Visibility at this location typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, reaching a high of 17C in late summer and dropping to 10C during the winter months. As a shore dive, it provides accessible entry for those looking to explore the local marine environment within the South West region of the United Kingdom.
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It is best to dive here on slack water.
From Torquay harbour, take the main road to Babbacombe. Take a right-hand turn just 100 yards from the harbour to reach the beach. Access to the water is via a slipway.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
10-17°C
Current
Mild
Yes, this site is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The depth at this site ranges from 5 to 12 metres.
Meadfoot Beach is a shore-entry dive site.
While the site is used for diving, the shallow depths of 5 to 12 metres may also accommodate snorkelling depending on conditions.
Water temperatures range from 10C in the winter months to 17C during August and September.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Meadfoot Beach in Torquay. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 17°C.