

Best for beginner divers, 10-35m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Farne Islands feature a diverse underwater landscape comprising reefs, walls, kelp forests, and wrecks. Located off the Northumberland Coast, this site offers depths ranging from 10 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is strictly by boat charter. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures between 7 and 13 degrees Celsius and moderate currents that can fluctuate. Visibility typically spans 5 to 15 metres. Due to the depth and potential for currents, divers must monitor their computers and buoyancy, particularly when navigating near overhead environments. A drysuit is recommended for these conditions.
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Set your buoyancy and float on your back while slowly finning backwards to pique the curiosity of the seals.
Board a boat from Seahouses harbour, which is about 50 miles from Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-35m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
7-13°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, though the cold water and moderate currents require careful preparation and attention to buoyancy.
Depths range from 10 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located approximately 3219 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 7 to 13 degrees Celsius, and visibility is variable between 5 and 15 metres. Moderate currents are present and can strengthen.
Monitor your computer closely due to depths reaching 32 metres, maintain buoyancy control near overhead environments, and confirm conditions with your charter operator before departure.
Diving at Farne Islands Seals in Seahouses requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Farne Islands Seals in Seahouses. Water temperatures range from 7°C to 13°C.
The best months to visit Farne Islands Seals in Seahouses are September and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.