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Sandown Pier

Sandown Pier

England, United Kingdom

Depth
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7m

Visibility
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2m - 5m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Sandown Pier

Beach entry and follow pier legs to under dodgems. Flat sand surrounds pier but rough ground under dodgems. Sand and shingle between pilings under very end of pier. Care is to be taken under end of pier due to fishermen, also diving is advised on slack tide times as cross currents can reduce visibility. Can be a very good night dive site. DIve start times are 2.5 hours before high tide and 5 hours after high tide.

Sandown Pier Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Night

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

7m

Visibility Range

2m 5m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Velvet Swimming Crabs
  • Hairy Crabs
  • Dragonettes
  • Bass
  • Hermit Crabs
  • Rays
  • Bull Rout
  • Wrasse
  • Pollock
  • Sole
  • Lobsters
  • Masked Crabs
  • Pout
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