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Scraggane Bay
Shallow shore dive on the sandy bottom of Scraggane Bay
Scuba DivingShoreBeginner0m - 7m
Enter from Scraggane Pier's slips and follow the sandy bay north; it's an easy beginner profile with simple logistics and light current.
About Scraggane Bay
Scraggane Bay is a shallow shore dive on the Maharees peninsula, using the south slip at Scraggane Pier and a simple sandy-bottom route north toward the other slip. It is a straightforward beginner-friendly site with easy launching, modest current, and a bottom that regularly turns up small fish, cuttlefish, and other shallow-water life.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Watch shipping traffic at the fishing port and use care at very low tides when launching or retrieving.
Access Restrictions
Paid parking applies, and very low tides can make launching or retrieval less convenient.
Where Is Scraggane Bay?
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Local Intel For Scraggane Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An easy shore profile from the south slip to the north slip, suitable for first-time divers and relaxed training-style dives.
Freediving
Shallow enough for calm-water apnea practice, though fishing-port traffic and tide timing still matter.
Snorkeling
A calm-day snorkel can work on the shallow sandy side of the bay, but the site is really used as an easy shore dive.
Wildlife at Scraggane Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Scraggane Bay
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Aquatic Life · 3/5Average variety
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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities
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Current · 2/5Light current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 7m
