Directory page describing Nab Tower as a drift dive with strong sea life.
Historic Solent drift dive on Nab Tower
Historic Solent drift dive on Nab Tower
Nab Tower is a boat-access Solent dive around a historic anti-submarine tower that now marks the deep-water eastern entry into the channel. The structure and nearby rock hold crabs, lobsters, wrasse, bib, blennies, gobies, and cat-sharks, with the best viewing on the upper and mid-water parts of the tower. It suits divers who are comfortable with tidal timing, drift-style pickups, and an active navigation environment rather than a sheltered reef.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
Tower profile starts near the surface and drops to about 20 m around the base.
Typical Conditions
Tidal drift around a hard structure in the eastern Solent, with the best dives tied to the current window.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Stay clear of shipping lanes and the structure itself, and plan the dive around the current window and boat pickup.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only dive timed to tides and skipper briefings; no shore access.
Legal Notes
Nab Tower is an active Trinity House navigation mark, so keep a respectful buffer and follow skipper instructions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for divers comfortable with current timing, drift pickups, and staying oriented around a structure in moving water.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Directory page describing Nab Tower as a drift dive with strong sea life.
Official lighthouse page with history and active navigation role.
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