Gallanach Reef

Gallanach reef is an easy shore dive located at Puffin Dive Centre. The reef is accessible at all states of tides with an average depth of 10mtrs. A great shore dive for entry level diving or testing new kit. 

Optimum Dive States: Can be dived at all states of tide. High tides bring easiest access and clearest waters.

Recommended Minimum Qualification: Entry level dive site. Sheltered bay and shallow depths when keeping south.

Important Ancillary Equipment: SMB is recommended although the A-flag covers the dive area.

Description: A large granite rock from the seabed at 9mtrs to 1.5mtrs to the top – a nice wall with abundant life and sheltered waters. A good dive site target for navigation dives.  

Transit Location: From the slipway directly west. Take a bearing looking at the white house on Kerrera island directly across the water. Reach the 8mtr contour and follow in the south direction until you hit the reef.

Popular Route: Keep the reef on your left and follow the outside of the wall until wanting to return home.

Areas of Interest: Far end of the reef has plenty areas for finding large edible crab and scallops.

Silt Hazard: Silty bottom with sandy areas – keep good buoyancy off the bottom to reduce silt blow up.

Sea Life Usually Abundant: Octopus, Edible Crab, Hermit Crab, Dog fish, Scallops, Sea Urchin, Star fish

Sea Life Expected: Pipe fish, Nudibranch, Squat Lobster

Sea Life Possible: Conger Eel, Lobster, Sea Mouse