Dive-site story
St Brides Haven sits on the southern edge of St Brides Bay in Pembrokeshire, offering a sheltered cove that makes it one of the classic shore dives in Wales. The seabed consists of sandy patches interspersed with rocky gullies and kelp forests running parallel to the shoreline. The site provides calm water when prevailing south-westerly winds blow, though swell from the west can reduce visibility.
Extensive shallow kelp forests and rocky gullies teeming with crustacean life
Sheltered entry point from a gently sloping shingle beach
Regular sightings of breeding spider crabs during late spring and early summer
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings peak water clarity and higher water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiny Spider CrabMaja brachydactyla | Common | ||||||||||||
| Small-spotted CatsharkScyliorhinus canicula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan WrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater PipefishSyngnathus acus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Grey SealHalichoerus grypus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Snakelocks AnemoneAnemonia viridis | Common |
Marine forecast
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