Choosing a rocky shore entry
An easy walk at low tide may become a difficult exit later.
Safety and training
General field notes, not a dive plan. Stay within your training, follow local site rules and the operator’s briefing.
Field observation
Observe the water for several wave sets before carrying equipment down. Wet algae and rolling stones change footing; note a second exit before committing to the dive.
A practical approach
Time the entry with your buddy, keep hands available on slippery ground and cancel if the planned exit becomes unsafe.
Dive-day checklist
Before you go
- Check local conditions and access rules
- Agree limits and the exit with your buddy
- Stop or change the plan if conditions differ
General guidance only. Follow your training, the dive operator’s procedures, and each manufacturer’s current instructions.
Ask the dive guide
Personal guidance for your next dive
Describe a dive scenario or an equipment-care question. The guide answers in your language and points you to relevant journal articles.
General educational guidance only. It is not medical advice, emergency instruction or a replacement for training, certification, manufacturer instructions, your operator's briefing or your dive plan.