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Council environmental report on the Peacehaven coast and chalk gullies.
Dive Spot Guide•
Peacehaven gullies
Peacehaven gullies, a classic South Coast chalk-gully dive.
Shore-access chalk gullies off Peacehaven; plan for tide-sensitive windows, a shallow route, and local-club style diving rather than tourist traffic.
About Peacehaven gullies
Peacehaven gullies is a classic South Coast chalk-gully dive: shallow ridges over sand, a compact shore-access route, and plenty of structure for a simple but worthwhile local dive. It suits calm, well-timed visits more than rushed ones, with fish life and gully walls doing the work rather than depth. The site is popular with local clubs and dive centres because it offers an easy way to practice trim, navigation, and relaxed UK-coast planning.
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Research Estimate At Peacehaven gullies
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Peacehaven gullies?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Peacehaven gullies Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4.5m - 12m
Depth Note
The gullies form shallow ridges over fine sand, with relief rising about 2 m above the seabed.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
Shallow chalk gullies over fine sand; tide and sea state matter more than depth.
Safety & Access At Peacehaven gullies
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
The site is shallow, but current and surf can still make it a proper UK shore dive.
Access Restrictions
Plan safe entry and exit windows around tide, swell, and current.
Legal Notes
Follow standard shore-access, tide, and marine-navigation rules along the Peacehaven coast.
Local Intel For Peacehaven gullies
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow chalk-gully shore dive with structure over sand and enough relief to make a useful beginner-friendly local site.
Freediving
Only the shallowest parts make sense for apnea; this is mainly a scuba shore dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the very shallow edges and is not the main use case.
Recent Logged Visits At Peacehaven gullies
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Peacehaven gullies
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
