Scuba Diving in United Kingdom

Explore 6100 dive sites and 131 dive centres in United Kingdom. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

United Kingdom Diving at a Glance

5 dive regions, 6100 dive sites, 131 dive centres, 215 marine species recorded.

Best Time to Dive in United Kingdom

The best months to dive in United Kingdom are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Poor, water 9°C
  • February: Poor, water 9°C
  • March: Poor, water 9°C
  • April: Poor, water 9°C
  • May: Poor, water 9°C
  • June: Poor, water 9°C
  • July: Poor, water 9°C
  • August: Poor, water 9°C
  • September: Poor, water 9°C
  • October: Poor, water 9°C
  • November: Poor, water 9°C
  • December: Poor, water 9°C

Recommended Packing List for United Kingdom

Based on average water temperature of 9.0°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 9°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions