Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Achmelvich Bay sits on the northwest coast of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland, a small sandy bay north of Lochinver looking out onto the Atlantic. Diving here reaches a maximum depth of around 20 metres.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Basking SharkCetorhinus maximusReported here · unconfirmed
Common DolphinDelphinus delphisReported here · unconfirmed
Atlantic Beadlet AnemoneActinia equinaReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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