Selsey lifeboat station

History: Before an RNLI lifeboat station was established at Selsey in 1861, many rescues took place off the coast. In 1838 even before a Lifeboat was stationed at Selsey A Silver Medal was awarded to Lieut Read more >>

Scuba Diving: Selsey lifeboat Station is one of the best shore dives off the South Coast of England, with the best visibility normally found on the slack water 3 hours before high tide, and the not so good visibility found on the slack water 4 hours after high tide.

Wind direction of South East / East is known for killing the Vis, so diving this site is best done when the wind is blowing off shore all WSW, visibility of up to 8 meters can be found when condition are right, however average visibility is normally around 2 - 3 meters thought out the year, with water temperatures from 8 - 22c depending on the time of year.

Maximum depth is around 6 meters which makes this dive site great for newly qualified divers, especially junior divers.

For more information about diving Selsey Lifeboat Station and other dive sites located with in this area, contact either Mulberry Divers or Wittering Divers.