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Babbacombe Beach

United Kingdom
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Accessible UK shore dive with abundant macro marine life.

Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Babbacombe Beach, offers an enjoyable diving experience for divers of all skill levels. It’s a fantastic location known for its abundant marine life. Diving is possible regardless of the tide state, and there are no currents present. This makes it accessible to both beginner and experienced divers alike.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

shore divemacro photographybeginner friendlycold waternudibrancheel

Marine Life

PipefishNudibranchLobstersCuttlefishSpider crabConger EelCrabs - harbour, edible, velvet swimmingTompot BlennyJewel AnemoneSnakelocks Anemone

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth, easy shore access, and no currents make it suitable for everyone.

Hazards:
boat trafficcold water
Current Strength:

Mild

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