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Portmellon
Sheltered Cornish bay with easy shore diving and tidal timing.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingShoreBeginner2m - 10m
Reef
Portmellon is a sheltered tidal bay near Mevagissey with easy beach access and the best diving on the bay edges.
About Portmellon
Portmellon is a sheltered Cornish bay near Mevagissey that works well for easy shore diving and snorkeling when the tide and weather line up. The most interesting areas are the left and right sides of the bay, where kelp and rocky habitat support a mix of wrasse, gobies, spider crabs, jellyfish, pipefish, starfish, anemones, and the occasional seal.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
Plan dives around tide and weather, and expect a much shallower site on low water.
Access Restrictions
Best dived on a high tide; low tide makes the entry much shallower and less convenient.
Legal Notes
Check local tide and weather guidance before entering, and use the site with care when winds pick up.
Where Is Portmellon?
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Local Intel For Portmellon
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy beach diving with the left and right sides offering the most interesting dives.
Freediving
The shallow bay can work for relaxed freediving when the water is calm and the tide is favorable.
Snorkeling
The sheltered cove also works well for snorkeling on a calm high tide.
Wildlife at Portmellon
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Portmellon
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility10m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral1/5 · Heavily damaged
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
