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Eastern Kings
Plymouth wall dive with caves, crevices, and tide timing.
Local operator required
Boat cover is advisable and local tide and channel planning matter.
Shore-access wall near Devil's Point; best with slack-water timing, a clear return line, and boat cover if the channel looks busy.
About Eastern Kings
Eastern Kings is a shore-access wall dive near Devil's Point with caves and crevices that reward careful slack-water planning. The wall is coated in hydroids, bryozoans, anemones, and sea squirts, while the ledges and cracks hold fish and crustaceans for divers who want a disciplined Plymouth Sound line rather than a casual shallow swim or photo drift. A torch helps once the wall gets darker below the top section.
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Research Estimate At Eastern Kings
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Eastern Kings?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Eastern Kings Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 40m
Depth Note
The site is a steep shore wall with shallow top sections and a deep drop toward the channel side; reports place the wall line from the surface down to around 40 m.
Typical Conditions
Best dived at high water, ideally on neap tides.
Safety & Access At Eastern Kings
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Plan for high water, ideally during neap tides. Boat cover is advisable.
Access Restrictions
Dive it on a slack-water plan, keep a simple return route, and avoid surfacing into the shipping channel.
Legal Notes
Follow local clearance and marine-traffic guidance around Devil's Point, and treat the channel as active shipping water.
Local Intel For Eastern Kings
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A sloping cliff dive reaching about 40 m.
Freediving
Only for very calm, slack-water sessions with experienced freedivers; the site is primarily a scuba wall dive.
Snorkeling
Not a strong snorkel site except in very sheltered, slack-water conditions close to shore.
Wildlife at Eastern Kings
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Eastern Kings
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Eastern Kings
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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