United Kingdom

St Abbs

St Abbs - photo 1

Photo by BEN ELLIOTT on Unsplash.

St Abbs is a small coastal village in northeast Scotland, known for its protective harbour and access to the nearby St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve. The site is a gateway for divers exploring the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the North Sea. Diving here is centered around shore entries and boat runs to local reefs, rock walls, and seasonal pelagic sightings. The area has a handful of local dive centres within a short drive, offering cold-water training, gear rental, and local trip planning. Inland options exist nearby such as Loch Insh for freshwater training, but the primary draw for divers is coastal access and the nearby nature reserve with marine biodiversity typical of temperate UK waters.

Essential information for traveling in United Kingdom

About United Kingdom

Sea
Celtic Sea, La Manche, North Sea, Irish Sea and...
Timezone
Europe/London
Languages
EN
Demonym
British
Phone prefix
+44

Practicalities

Currency
GBP
Plug type
Type G
Airports
LHR LGW LTN STN MAN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around St Abbs

Nearby Dive Sites (5)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around St Abbs

The best time to dive in St Abbs

The best months to dive in St Abbs are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (11-16°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 8 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
5 °C 7 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 7 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
9 °C 9 °C 8/10
05 - May
11 °C 11 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
15 °C 13 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
16 °C 16 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
16 °C 16 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
13 °C 14 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 13 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 11 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
7 °C 9 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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