Shore diving: a complete practical guide

Shore diving gives you full flexibility in choosing sites and times and does not require paying for a boat.

Advantages of shore diving

• Much lower cost than boat diving
• Flexibility in time and site choice
• Suits solo diving while observing safety rules

What distinguishes shore-dive sites

Sandy entry
Best for beginners, who can put on equipment on the beach and walk into the water gradually.

Rocky entry
Needs more skill to cross the rocks safely, but it often leads to more beautiful and more biologically diverse sites.

Managing equipment on the shore

• Put everything on on the beach before entering the water
• Attach the fins when you reach shallow water
• Place heavy equipment at the closest point to the water

Common difficulties and solutions

• Low tide makes entry hard: check tide tables before diving
• Waves at entry: enter between two waves and lie on the wave
• Returning to shore: use the fins in the water and take them off when you reach the shallows

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Shore diving is real enjoyment for anyone who knows how to plan it and prepare well.