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Great for easy shore diving, watch out for the traffic wardens though.
Porth Castell
Trearrdur bay is one of the most popular diving sites on Anglesey. It is glorious in good weather with spectacular views and plenty of places to relax and chill out. It is well supported by shops and there are two locations where you get air etc. The most popular diving area is Ravenspoint as seen in the photographs.
Toilets are about 1 mile away and watch out for the traffic wardens, they are very vigilant around here. many a good day diving has been spoilt by the yellow ticket on the windscreen.
The diving itself is good, with a flood tide you may get 10 -14 metres if you swim out a bit. This area is frequently dived so if you want to see some sea life you are best to head away from the central run. A nice dive is to head down this gully (right) and follow the rocks around to the left.
If you have a boat that can be launched at the slip and there are a number of broken wrecks around this area. Anglesey is usually a good place to dive, in bad weather you can always find a sheltered area.
Safety
Watch out for currents particularly at spring tides and also there is a lot of surface traffic so make sure you use Surface Marker Buoys.
Air
Mike's Diving Service shop is on the sea front. He can supply air to 232 Bar, Nitrox and most diving equipment. Their shop also sells all sorts of water sports equipment. They also rent out diving kit [Map].
Launching
Boats can be launched at the slip in Trearrdur Bay but there is a small charge during the summer.
Anglesey Diver Training College
Anyone diving in Anglesey should be sure to contact the Anglesey Diver Training College. Martin Sampson and his wife Caroline have run the school for many years and it is one of the best. They are the first British Sub-Aqua Club Centre of Excellence in Wales and the second in the world !
They offers a full range of facilities; air, nitrox, equipment (purchase and loan) and a whole load of courses from the popular Ocean Diver to the new Extended Range Diver and right through the instructor range.
I have done many courses with his school and can personally recommend them.
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