Dive-site story
Browns Bay is a sheltered coastal inlet positioned along the North East coast between Cullercoats and Whitley Bay. The seabed features gently sloping bedrock and sandstone gullies filled with thick kelp forests before opening out into coarse sand. Local clubs frequently use this shore site for initial training and macro photography, particularly when high tide brings clearer North Sea water into the cove.
Extensive kelp gullies providing shelter for cryptic crustaceans
Easy shore access via the beach and concrete ramp
Frequent encounters with shore crabs, butterfish, and small flatfish along the sand fringe
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn provides optimal water temperatures and calmer weather patterns.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock gunnelPholis gunnellus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Velvet swimming crabNecora puber | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan wrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Edible crabCancer pagurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey sealHalichoerus grypus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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