Pendennis Shore Dive, UK
Also within 20 km of Falmouth
- Gyllyngvase Surf spot · 1.2 km from Falmouth
- Maenporth Surf spot · 4 km from Falmouth
- Porthtowan Surf spot · 18.6 km from Falmouth
- Porthleven Surf spot · 19.2 km from Falmouth
- Porthleven Beach Surf spot · 19.3 km from Falmouth
- Portreath Surf spot · 19.6 km from Falmouth
About Pendennis Shore Dive
It suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces SE: swell from the SE reaches it, and wind from the NW blows out to sea. 2 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 4.4 km away. The sea is about 10°C in February, its coldest month (7 mm semi-dry or a drysuit), and 17°C in July, its warmest (7 mm wetsuit and hood). For experienced divers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 7 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Falmouth. Within 5 km we also list 2 surf spots.
- What it is No source states what kind of site it is.
- How deep No source states how deep it goes.
- Who it suits Suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres 2 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 4.4 km away.
Facts: verified.
Dive centres nearby
Seaways Diving 4.4 km
Porthkerris Divers 9.2 km
Wavecrest Scuba 23 km
Viewpoint Diving Centre 25 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 15°C: 7 mm semi-dry or a drysuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility about 5 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Feb and Jun (about 8 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 16 h 25 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to NQY, changing at Dublin Airport (DUB).
See flights ORD → NQY · Skyscanner from about £380 returnAdGetting there. 55 min from the airport to Pendennis Shore Dive.
Accommodation.
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Forecast
Best on Sun 18: Sea 0.5 m. Wind 7 kn gusting 13.
The score for experienced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 7 kn | 13kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 7 kn | 13kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 80, good | 0.3 m | 3 kn | 7kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 40, fair | 1.1 m | 15 kn | 34knboats in |
| Thu 22Oct | 80, good | 1.0 m | 6 kn | 15kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 0, poor | 1.9 m | 24 kn | 64knboats in |
| Sat 24Oct | 79, good | 0.9 m | 9 kn | 22kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 39, fair | 1.5 m | 16 kn | 33knboats in |
| Mon 26Oct | 80, good | 1.1 m | 12 kn | 21kn |
| Tue 27Oct | 0, poor | 2.0 m | 21 kn | 45knboats in |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres, halved for a sheltered site. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for experienced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan7of 7
- Feb7of 7
- Mar7of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun7of 7
- Jul7of 7
- Aug7of 7
- Sep7of 7
- Oct7of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec7of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £960–£1,820 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £380–£795
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Taxi £55–£95
- Stay £250–£420
- Food £240–£445
Places to eat near Falmouth
- Indidog EaterySeafood · in the centreFood hygiene 5 of 5, Jun 2026
- Marmaris KebabDoner kebab · in the centreFood hygiene 5 of 5, Oct 2025
- Falmouth GrillFish and chips · 0.1 km from the centre
- Marina Turkish KitchenMiddle eastern · 0.1 km from the centreFood hygiene 5 of 5, Jun 2026
- Ukrainian Soul restaurantUkrainian · 0.1 km from the centre
- WilderIndian · 0.1 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation; food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency (Open Government Licence). Credits
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