

Best for intermediate divers, 5-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Tye's Tunnel in the St Abbs Marine Reserve offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a combination of cavern, natural reef, and artificial reef structures. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site ranges in depth from 5 to 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 15 metres. The cavern section presents an overhead environment that requires precise buoyancy control and awareness. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should be prepared for mild currents and potential surf. Given the water temperatures of 7 to 14 degrees Celsius, a drysuit is recommended for this 40-minute dive experience.
55.89995, -2.13002
The site is a shallow entrance located opposite Cleaver Rock, which is a large stack below the lighthouse on St Abbs Head.
Boat only.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
7-14°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
The site ranges from 5 to 15 metres deep, with an average depth of 10 metres.
The site is rated for intermediate divers, particularly due to the overhead environment within the cavern section which requires good buoyancy control.
Boat access is required to reach this site. You should confirm the sea state with your charter operator before your dive.
This site is designated for diving and features an overhead cavern environment, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Divers must manage an overhead environment, mild currents, and potential surf at the entry point.
Diving at Tye's Tunnel in St Abbs requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Tye's Tunnel in St Abbs. Water temperatures range from 7°C to 14°C.
Tye's Tunnel in St Abbs typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tye's Tunnel in St Abbs typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.