

Best for beginner divers, 2-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Silver Steps is a shore-entry reef and wreck site in Cornwall, United Kingdom, offering accessible diving at depths between 2 and 15 metres. With an average depth of 10 metres and mild currents, the site is suitable for beginners. Visibility typically ranges from 3 to 10 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 10 and 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should exercise caution regarding surge and swell, which can push against the sharp reef structure. Parking is available on-site, and the location is open for night diving. A well-fitted wetsuit or drysuit is recommended for all dives.
50.14626, -5.05100
The site is named after the silver railing that guides divers down to the rocky shoreline.
Access is via a steep set of steps cut into the cliff leading to the rocky shoreline.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
10-17°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the site features mild currents and moderate depths between 2 and 15 metres, making it manageable for newly certified divers.
The site ranges from 2 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Silver Steps is a shore-entry dive site.
Visibility ranges from 3 to 10 metres, and water temperatures vary from 10 to 17 degrees Celsius. Divers should be aware of potential surge and swell near the reef.
Yes, the site is open to night diving.
Diving at Silver Steps in Falmouth requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Silver Steps in Falmouth. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 17°C.