There’s something for everyone to enjoy while snorkelling at Eyemouth Beach.

Eyemouth’s easily accessible beach is perfect for first-time snorkellers, with a gradual walk into the sea to spot your first fish. Rockier outcrops to the north offer advanced snorkellers the chance to spot crabs and squat lobsters in the submerged rock pools, and seaweed gives shelter for many fish species.

After heavy rain, water quality at Eyemouth Beach can be compromised. Please follow the responsible snorkeller guidelines (e.g. never snorkel during or 1-2 days after heavy rain) and be aware of the conditions.

BMR Logo

Trail leaflet

Download the trail leaflet for offline access to site information

Download Leaflet

Facilities

Car park
Eyemouth Leisure Centre provides changing and showering facilities for a small fee
Toilets
Accessible by public transport (bus)
Cafe
Shopping

What other people say

How to get there

By road

Eyemouth Beach is easily accessible by bus, train, bike and car.

The car park outside Eyemouth Leisure Centre is small however nearby parking can be found in Eyemouth town centre. Public toilets are available locally.

By rail

The nearest train station is Reston (6 miles away) which has an on-demand bus service called Pingo.

By bus

Buses run in Eyemouth and nearby towns via Borders Buses.

Get directions

Provided by Google Maps

Local conditions

Here is the wind forecast and tide times for this snorkel site. It is your responsibility to assess whether these conditions are suitable for snorkelling.

Other considerations

More information

  • Visit the Berwickshire Marine Reserve (BMR); their Marine Education Centre displays a range of information about the BMR, as well as interactive activities ranging from virtual reality diving to rockpool tanks. The team offer an exciting range of events too, find out more on their Facebook page and Eventbrite profile
  • Join Snorkel Wild, based in Coldingham, who offer personalised snorkelling adventures for all ages and abilities.
  • Contact St Vedas Surf Shop in Coldingham for wetsuit hire.
  • Reach out to Blue Adventures based in Eyemouth who offer snorkel lessons, guided snorkelling tours and equipment hire.

Wildlife warning

Please be a responsible snorkeller; do not touch, take or tease wildlife.

Sea cliffs in the area (particularly around Starney Bay) host several species of breeding seabirds from April to September – please keep a good distance and behave responsibly.

Grey seals also come ashore to pup in the winter months and should be left undisturbed.

Stay safe

  • After heavy rain, water quality at Eyemouth Beach can be compromised. Please follow the responsible snorkeller guidelines (e.g. never snorkel during or 1-2 days after heavy rain) and be aware of the conditions.

Snorkelling can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Information is provided free of charge; it is your responsibility to check the conditions present on the day and assess whether it is safe to snorkel.

Please read our top tips to being a safe and responsible snorkeller.

Snorkelling can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk.

Information is provided free of charge; it is your responsibility to check the conditions present on the day and assess whether it is safe to snorkel.

The Scottish Wildlife Trust strives to provide accurate information but cannot accept responsibility for changes, errors or omissions.

Back to top