St Abbs
Excellent UK shore dive with dramatic rocky landscapes and caverns.
Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located in St Abbs, offering a shore diving experience. The area features numerous rocky outcrops rising from the seabed, ranging in depth from 3 to 18 meters. Exploration dives have revealed interesting formations like a small cavern within one of the outcrops and an archway that provides habitat for Wrasse. The seabed itself is gritty rather than sandy. Visibility is consistently excellent, often exceeding 10 meters. Because surface conditions are affected by wind and weather, this site is best suited for slack high tides when conditions are favorable.
Particular attention should be paid to the rocky outcrops on the far left of the pier at the car park area, as well as the back of the harbour wall – these areas offer the most rewarding dives.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
shore divecold waterrocky reefcavernswim-throughbeginner friendlymacro photographywide angle
Marine Life
WrasseGrey SealStarfishSea urchinSea cucumberCrabLobsterSea anemoneDead man's fingers
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth (18m) and easy shore access, but requires careful planning for tides and weather conditions.
Hazards:
currentweatherboat trafficslippery entry
Current Strength:
Variable
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