Dive-site story
Extending out into Swanage Bay, this historic timber structure offers classic temperate coastal diving. Divers weave between upright wooden pilings covered in soft corals, ascidians, and dense macro life. Because the bay is sheltered from predominant southwesterly weather, the site is a staple for training, equipment testing, and underwater photography.
Invertebrate encrustations covering the Victorian timber pilings
Dense populations of tompot blennies occupying drilled bolt holes and crevices
Easy shore entry via steps directly on the pier apron
Prime macro photography environment sheltered from strong open-sea swells
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water, improved water clarity, and higher marine life activity make late spring through autumn the most comfortable window.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompot BlennyParablennius gattorugine | Common | ||||||||||||
| Corkwing WrasseSymphodus melops | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spiny SeahorseHippocampus guttulatus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Velvet Swimming CrabNecora puber | Common | ||||||||||||
| Snakelocks AnemoneAnemonia viridis | Common |
Marine forecast
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