The
weather in the Marine Reserve area can be quite different
from that in local population centres such as Edinburgh and
Newcastle, so please don’t assume that poor conditions
at your home means no diving at Eyemouth.
If you are in any doubt, please call us to
check. We always have our “weather eye” out!
We
have provided a link to weather
reports that might help you decide whether
today is a diving day, but you can also usefully watch the
television weather reports.
Bear in mind that the east coast is exposed to winds from
the east (easterlies) and that strong winds from that direction
tend to make for rough shore conditions. Despite this, it
is often possible to make a boat dive when shore diving
is too hazardous.
The
other important information for deciding when to dive is the
tide conditions. Tidal ranges in Scotland can be several metres,
with some dive sites inaccessible at certain tide conditions.
An example of this is Seagull Rock at St.
Abbs, which becomes a paddle rather than a dive at low water!
The only way to be sure is to have your own copy of The Tide
Tables, which are available for sale in our
shop.
Diving anywhere is always
weather dependent. It is important for your safety that you
only dive in conditions for which you are suitably qualified
and experienced. The golden rule is “If in doubt. .
.DON’T DIVE!”
Latest
Weather View from St Abbs - below The rugged headland, from the RNLI station in St Abbs
harbour on the eastern Scottish Borders coast. Wet and windy
weather can degrade the image from the camera. (Borrowed from
the BBC!) Thank You!
The
weather in the Marine Reserve area can be quite different
from that in local population centres such as Edinburgh and
Newcastle, so please don’t assume that poor conditions
at your home means no diving at Eyemouth. 
We
have provided a link to 
