

Best for intermediate divers, 5-42m, boat entry, strong current.
Raglan Reef is a pinnacle site in Cornwall, United Kingdom, featuring a structure that rises from 42 metres to a shallow depth of 5 metres. This site is suited for intermediate divers due to strong currents, surge, and depths that require careful gas management. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres, with water temperatures between 10 and 14C, making a drysuit recommended. Access is by boat only, and divers should plan around slack water to manage shifting currents. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, catsharks, squat lobsters, and various nudibranchs. Divers must remain aware of boat traffic and potential decompression requirements during their 45-minute dives.
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Current at Raglan Reef is strong and can shift quickly, so plan your dive around slack water and confirm tidal windows with your charter skipper before entering. Cold water and depth combine to accelerate gas consumption, so carry a surface marker buoy and ensure your cylinder choice accounts for a conservative ascent.
Enter the water from the boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-42m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
10-14°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, catsharks, squat lobsters, brittle stars, and various nudibranchs.
No, Raglan Reef is intended for intermediate divers due to strong currents, surge, and significant depths.
The reef structure ranges from 5 metres at its shallowest point to 42 metres at the base, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Raglan Reef requires boat access; it is located 173 metres from the shore.
Snorkelling is not recommended due to the depth of the pinnacle, strong currents, and boat traffic.
Diving at Raglan Reef in Falmouth requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Raglan Reef in Falmouth. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 14°C.
Raglan Reef in Falmouth can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Raglan Reef in Falmouth typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.