Grid Ref:
SX 938 568
Type:
Shore
Depth:
Max. 16m
Difficulty:
Sports Diver and above
Description:
Shoalstone lies between the Breakwater and Berry Head. It uses the same car park as for the Breakwater Beach. The simplest thing to do is head straight out to see (North) passing over some reefs before reaching a muddy-ish shingle. Then return on a reciprocal bearing.
Sea Life:
Crabs, Scallops
Hazards:
Entrance can be difficult, clambering across rocks. Ebb tide can carry divers eastwards towards Berry Head (not where you want to go), not good for night dives
Conditions:
Sheltered from anything except N and NE winds
Air Fills:
Venture Sports:
- Address: 371 Torquay Rd., Paignton, TQ3 2BT
- Phone: 01803 523023
- Pumps: Air to 300 bar, Nitrox
Nautique:
- Address: South Quay, The Harbour, Paignton, TQ4 6DT
- Phone: 01803 523023
- Pumps: Air to 300 bar, Nitrox
Facilities:
Boat Launching from breakwater slip, Café, Toilets, Parking
Problems:
Ebb current can be strong