Cornish Water Clarity

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I’ll start by saying the water clarity in Cornwall is generally very good. There are a number of factors and influences on just how clear…but we are generally spoilt. Here are what you generally have to look out for :

  1. THE AREA - pretty straight forward. The regularity of swell and wind chop, type of sand and sediment in the local area, nearby rivers….all play their part.

  2. SHORT-TERM CONDITIONS - if it’s been windy, presence of swell, a storm, really big spring tides, heavy rain…within a few days of a swim can have a big impact.

  3. THE DEPTH - how deep you’re swimming and how quickly you hit deep water play their part.

  4. SUN - direct sunlight dramatically improves visibility, as does shade and the time of day.

  5. Your goggles!

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St Michael’s Mount

far west cornwall is blessed with clear water

lamorna cove with sediment in the water, still looking great!

far west cornwall looking glorious

PENZANCE sea front at mid-tide

far west cornwall

kynance cove, on the lizard peninsula

carbis bay, in the st ives area

crantock beach, north cornwall