

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 40m, boat entry, mild current.
The UB-81 is a World War One German submarine wreck located off the coast of Selsey. This site is strictly for intermediate to advanced divers, with depths reaching 40 metres and an average depth of 28 metres. Access is by boat charter only, located over 22 kilometres from the shore. Divers should expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres. Given the depth, careful dive planning is essential to manage decompression limits and nitrogen narcosis. Surface conditions can be influenced by surge and swell, requiring coordination with the charter skipper. Water temperatures fluctuate between 9 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making a drysuit advisable.
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Plan your dive profile carefully before descending as the depth pushes decompression limits quickly, and narcosis can set in without warning at 30 to 40 metres. Conditions on the surface can be affected by surge and swell, so confirm sea state with your charter skipper before committing to the dive.
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Depth
Up to 40m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
9-18°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth, which reaches 40 metres and requires careful management of decompression limits.
The wreck lies at depths reaching 40 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
Access to the site is by boat only, requiring a boat charter to reach the location approximately 22 kilometres from the shore.
Key hazards include decompression risks, nitrogen narcosis at deeper sections, and potential surge or swell on the surface.
Diving at Ub-81 in Sandown requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Ub-81 in Sandown. Water temperatures range from 9°C to 18°C.
Ub-81 in Sandown typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ub-81 in Sandown typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.