Carnoch Bay - Ballaculish

Versatile Scottish shore dive with options for all levels.

Shore Access
20m Avg Depth
50m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Ballaculish, specifically at Carnoch Bay. It offers a diverse range of diving experiences, from shallow open water dives up to technical depths exceeding 50 meters. Divers have the option to explore the bay itself, reaching a maximum depth of 12 meters – remember to utilize your submersible marker buoy due to occasional boat traffic. Alternatively, a 100-meter walk leads to additional dive areas suitable for all skill levels; buoyancy is recommended in these locations. The area is renowned for its abundant marine life and offers exciting opportunities for discovery. Thornback rays are frequently spotted during dives.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlytechnical divingcold watermacro photographyrays

Marine Life

Thornback rayBallan wrassePollockSea anemonesDead man's fingersCrabsNudibranchsLobster

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers shallow bay dives for beginners and technical depths >50m.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepthcold water
Current Strength:

Variable

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