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BSAC local diving page says Oban visibility averages 5-20m, water temp is about 14C in July to September, and tides/slack water can be unpredictable.
Dive Spot Guide•
Gallanach Reef
Sheltered Oban shore dive with a granite wall.
Local operator required
Local operators know the tide window, the safest return line, and the bay rules around boats and trainee divers.
Shore entry from Gallanach Bay with a shallow granite wall, tide-aware routing, and local bay traffic to manage.
About Gallanach Reef
Gallanach Reef is a sheltered Oban shore dive on a granite wall with a shallow top, easy slipway access, and predictable navigation when you plan around the tide. It suits entry-level divers who want a calm-bay drill site with cold-water marine life, local boat and trainee traffic, and an easy out-and-back reef circuit.
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Research Estimate At Gallanach Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Gallanach Reef?
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Gallanach Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1.5m - 9m
Depth Note
Public pages describe a granite wall from about 9m on the seabed up to about 1.5m at the top, with the reef followed as an out-and-back shore dive.
Best Season
July to September, when the local water temperature and visibility are usually most practical.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered cold-water shore diving with a granite wall, tidal planning, and visibility that shifts with weather and slack-water timing.
Safety & Access At Gallanach Reef
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Use an SMB, keep an eye on boat movement near the pier, and stay alert to tide timing on the return.
Access Restrictions
High tide brings the easiest access and clearest water; bay and slipway users must follow Puffin rules and boat-speed limits.
Legal Notes
Follow Puffin water rules for the bay, especially the marked reef zone and the low-speed requirements for boats.
Local Intel For Gallanach Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore dive that follows the reef edge and wall out from the slipway, then returns along the granite structure.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. Cold water, tide timing, and bay traffic make scuba the normal fit.
Snorkeling
The bay can be explored at the surface in calm water, but the site is mainly a scuba shore dive.
Wildlife at Gallanach Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gallanach Reef
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Gallanach Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
