This dive site is located at Durdle Door, a renowned geological landmark in Dorset. Access can be achieved by boat or from the shore, though boating offers easier access. The bay features depths ranging from 6 to 7 meters, extending up to 14 meters further out. Expect to encounter rocks and gullies, interspersed with kelp forests. A small, hidden cavern exists on the Man O War side of the site. This dive provides a unique opportunity to explore this dramatic coastal landscape.
Durdle Door
Iconic UK landmark dive with kelp, gullies, and cavern.
- Access
9m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Dead Man's Fingers
Velvet Swimming Crab
Tompot Blenny
Edible Crab
Cuckoo Wrasse
Nudibranch
Ballan Wrasse
European Lobster
Kelp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
all levels
Shallow depths are suitable for all, but shore access is physically demanding and currents can be variable.
Hazards:
Strong currents (tidal)cold waterboat trafficdifficult shore access
Current Strength:
Variable
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