Kyles Scalpay (2)
Diving info
This site can be dived along both sides. To the east of the Scalpay Ferry Pier is a small, sandy, horseshoe bay. Although shallow it is full of life. A wall begins at the eastern edge of the bay, dropping vertically down to 15 - 20m. From here a gentle slope leads to the centre of the Kyles at around 30mThe best diving site is along the wall which, apart from the odd boulder slope, is continuous.
The only time wind affects this site is if a strong westerly or easterly is blowing against the run of the tide. You can then get some impressive standing water in the main stream. Currents through Kyles run at four knots plus at the spring tides, which makes this a drift dive if you have very good boat cover. Alternatively, it must be cnsidered a slack water dive if you intend to go in from the shore. Visibility is rarely less than 10m. This is a high energy site, so appropriate planning and care should be taken. Check the tides with a local person as slack can be variable.
For further info contact; Scalpay Diving Services.
