St Mary's Island - West Bay

Gentle UK shore dive perfect for beginners and macro life.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
8m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located on St Mary's, offers a gentle introduction to diving for beginners. The access is straightforward, avoiding the need for causeways or slippery rocks. The water shallows quickly, reaching a maximum depth of approximately 6 meters. Despite its shallow nature, this location is surprisingly abundant with marine life. Expect to encounter various crustaceans and juvenile fish species. Occasionally, monkfish can be spotted in the shallows. And if you're fortunate, a cheeky grey seal from the nearby island might even make an appearance during your dive.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlymacro photographysealscold water

Marine Life

grey sealmonkfishlobstercraboctopusjuvenile fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Very shallow depth, extremely easy shore access, and typically calm conditions make it ideal for new divers.

Hazards:
cold waterboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 13.4°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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