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Hand Deeps
Offshore pinnacle reef with walls and anemones.
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Hand Deeps is a Plymouth offshore pinnacle reef with walls, gullies, anemones, and strong tidal planning that suits experienced boat divers.
About Hand Deeps
Hand Deeps is an offshore Cornish pinnacle reef with anemone-covered walls, gullies, and drop-offs that make it one of Plymouth's signature scenic dives. The site rewards careful tide planning, strong buoyancy, and a boat-based run, but the payoff is rich temperate life and a big, dramatic underwater profile. A good skipper and a slack-water window make the reef much easier to read and enjoy.
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Research Estimate At Hand Deeps
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Hand Deeps?
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Hand Deeps Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 55m
Depth Note
Five pinnacles rise from a 55 m seabed, with the best walls and drop-offs around the mid-teens to mid-30s and the central pinnacle topping out near 7 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with neap tides and settled weather preferred.
Typical Conditions
Offshore pinnacle and wall diving with strong tidal currents, good visibility offshore, and abundant temperate reef life.
Safety & Access At Hand Deeps
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan around slack water, carry enough gas for the drop-offs and return, and be ready to abort if current or visibility shifts.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the norm, and slack water on neaps is the safest window; spring tides are more demanding.
Legal Notes
Follow charter instructions and local tide tables for the offshore run.
Local Intel For Hand Deeps
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-based pinnacle and wall dive with multiple pinnacles, gullies, and drop-offs that suit experienced scuba planning.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; offshore depth and strong current make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not practical because the best structure sits offshore and deeper.
Wildlife at Hand Deeps
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Hand Deeps
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Hand Deeps
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
