

Best for beginner divers, 7-18m, shore entry.
Mares Pond in Cape Ann offers a shore-entry cavern dive suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 7 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 10 metres. Divers should remain within the light zone when exploring the cavern structure and monitor their depth closely. Parking is available on-site, allowing for convenient gear preparation. Species recorded around this area include harbour seals, horseshoe crabs, wrasses, crabs, temperate bass, tailor, snails, and sea squirts. The site is generally free of current, providing a controlled environment for those developing buoyancy and navigation skills.
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Parking is available on site, so you can take your time gearing up without rushing from a distant drop-off. When entering the cavern section, stay within the light zone and keep an eye on your depth, as the site reaches 18 metres and it is easy to descend further than planned when exploring.
The pond is public and located in Falmouth.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-18m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include harbour seals, horseshoe crabs, wrasses, crabs, temperate bass, tailor, snails, and sea squirts.
Yes, Mares Pond is suitable for beginners, though divers should maintain awareness of their depth while exploring the cavern.
The site ranges from 7 to 18 metres deep, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Yes, Mares Pond is a shore-entry site with on-site parking available for divers.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the cavern environment is the main feature of interest.
Diving at Mares Pond in Falmouth requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Mares Pond in Falmouth typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.