This video follows a group of friends enjoying a weekend’s diving in the UK. It’s a wonderful taster of what this cold-water destination has to offer: boat dives, shore dives, wreck diving, reef diving, plentiful marine life and a very special encounter with seals. Whether you prefer to end your day with a cold beer or a toasty campfire and marshmallows, there’s always the opportunity to sit back and share the day’s experiences with your dive buddies – and plan your next adventure!
Quick Facts on UK Diving
- Visibility – Depending on the dive site and conditions, visibility can range from 3-50 meters/10-160 feet
- Water Temperature – Always cool, water temperatures range from 4°C/39°F in February to 14°C/57°F in September.
- Weather – Mild wet winters and warm summers. Seemingly endless midsummer days at these latitudes where the sun hardly seems to go down. Air temperature ranges from 15-19°C/59-66°F in the summer to 5-6°C/41-43°F in winter.
- Featured Creatures – Basking sharks, grey seals, common seals, wrasse, conger eels, jellyfish, crabs, sea urchins, brittle stars, starfish, kelp and sponges.
- Recommended Training – The PADI Wreck Diver, PADI Deep Diver and PADI Boat Diver courses are natural choices for enjoying offshore diving in the UK. The PADI Dry Suit Diver course is a good idea. Look into PADI TecRec courses, including the PADI Rebreather Diver course, if interested.
To learn more about diving in the UK, visit our Vacation Spotlight.