Kelso - Boat Ramp

Pleasant shore dive with seahorses in the Tamar estuary.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Kelso, is located on the northern shore and offers a pleasant diving experience. It's known for its abundant marine life, including a diverse array of species typical of the Tamar estuary. Highlights include plentiful soft sponges and, with some luck, an abundance of seahorses. Divers can explore depths reaching up to 30 meters, providing opportunities for those with advanced certification. Shore entry makes it easily accessible. It's generally considered suitable for Open Water divers.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

seahorsemacro photographybeginner friendlyshore diveestuarycold watersponge garden

Marine Life

seahorsesoft spongesleatherjacketgurnardflatheadvarious wrassecrabstarfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Easy shore access for beginners with deeper sections for advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrentdepthcold water
Current Strength:

Variable

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