Silver Steps
Silver Steps is a popular shore dive in the United Kingdom, located at Castle Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England. This expansive rocky reef features gullies and sandy patches, creating a picturesque underwater landscape. With a maximum depth of 7m and visibility of 6m, it is an ideal dive site for beginners.
Diving at Silver Steps is best during high tide, as you can explore depths of up to 11m. One of the highlights of this dive is the opportunity to discover the remains of five German WW1 U-Boats, including UB86 and UB112, which have been heavily salvaged over the years.
During the summer months, the dive site is covered in kelp, providing a vibrant habitat for various marine species. You will encounter colorful wrasse, pollock, pipefish, as well as crabs and lobsters hidden within the rocky crevices. Keep an eye out for the majestic giant barrel jellyfish that can be seen gliding through the water.
Whether you are a beginner diver or an experienced enthusiast, Silver Steps offers an immersive and visually stunning underwater experience. Plan your dive at this remarkable dive site and explore the fascinating marine life that inhabits its rocky depths.
Diving at Silver Steps is best during high tide, as you can explore depths of up to 11m. One of the highlights of this dive is the opportunity to discover the remains of five German WW1 U-Boats, including UB86 and UB112, which have been heavily salvaged over the years.
During the summer months, the dive site is covered in kelp, providing a vibrant habitat for various marine species. You will encounter colorful wrasse, pollock, pipefish, as well as crabs and lobsters hidden within the rocky crevices. Keep an eye out for the majestic giant barrel jellyfish that can be seen gliding through the water.
Whether you are a beginner diver or an experienced enthusiast, Silver Steps offers an immersive and visually stunning underwater experience. Plan your dive at this remarkable dive site and explore the fascinating marine life that inhabits its rocky depths.
Diving Conditions Score for Silver Steps
4.4
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Silver Steps
Depth
7m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Silver Steps
Wave Height
0.94m
Wind Speed
22 m/s
Water Temp
14.3°C
Visibility
6.48km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
4.75s
Air Temperature
17.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Silver Steps
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Dive Score Chart for Silver Steps
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 6.185133333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 24.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.705558865248227/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Silver Steps: 06:00
Sunset at Silver Steps: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Silver Steps are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
11:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 0.9m (4.55s), Wind: 24.5 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 15.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Silver StepsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Silver Steps
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Silver Steps
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Silver Steps
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Silver Steps
Water Temp
17.8°C / 64.0°F
August
Visibility
15.0m / 49.2ft
January
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Silver Steps
Silver Steps shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (17.8°C) and December the coldest (2.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). August is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026
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