

Best for beginner divers, 5-12m, shore entry, mild current.
St Catherines, located on the north-east corner of Jersey, offers shore-based diving along the breakwater. The site features a mix of reef, artificial reef, and seagrass habitats with depths ranging from 5 to 12 metres, averaging 8 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility varying between 0 and 20 metres. The topography consists of large boulders providing shelter for various marine life. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station, with dive shops and boat charters available nearby. This site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dives lasting around 50 minutes.
49.21961, -2.01556
The site is best dived along the breakwater.
Located on the North East Corner of the island. Entry is usually from the slipway.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
0-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
10-18°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, lumpfish, squat lobsters, sepiola, pipefish, shrimp, crabs, spirograph, rock crabs, sea stars, spiny spider crabs, righteye flounder, brittle stars, and grey sea slugs.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and a manageable average depth of 8 metres.
Entry is via a shore dive, typically accessed from the slipway.
The best months for diving at this site are June and October.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling given the shallow depths of 5 to 12 metres.
Diving at St Catherines in St Martin requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at St Catherines in St Martin. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C.
St Catherines in St Martin typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at St Catherines in St Martin can reach up to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.