Dive-site story
St Andrews Lake occupies a flooded chalk quarry in Kent, where natural springs feed turquoise water over a chalk basin. Underwater navigation lines connect submerged attractions, including training platforms, aircraft cockpits, and boat hulls. Shelving chalk ledges give way to sheer drop-offs into deep basins where thermoclines form during warmer months.
Sunken aircraft cockpits, boat hulls, and training platforms linked by guide lines
Stepped chalk ledges and sheer vertical drop-offs
Spring-fed water with clear visibility for an inland site
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide warmer surface water for training, while winter brings quieter conditions and reduced algae growth.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European perchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Northern pikeEsox lucius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common carpCyprinus carpio | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Signal crayfishPacifastacus leniusculus | Common | ||||||||||||
| RoachRutilus rutilus | Common |
Marine forecast
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