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Originally Posted by Mr. X
You could try PM'ing Milk_man, he spears round that area. I was planning to explore the area this year - thought I noticed a reef off the main beach (I might be wrong though). The bay visible beyond (east) is a popular angling mark -- bit of a yomp along the beach, the boat might help. The head at the other end of Swanage (forget the name) might be worth a look - watch out for currents. Or the pier if there aren't too many anglers around (a scuba diver friend dives round there sometimes). If you go to nearby Durlston Park, there is Tilly Whim. If more adventurous, you could try further along under the Swanage cliffs, Dancing Ledges, etc. the boat might be handy, if sea worthy & conditions are flat. A little further around, you could try Kimmeridge - the main bay is a often a bit too shallow, but either side is probably worth a look, it has a slipway too. If the wind is up from the S or SW, you might need to stay in Swanage for shelter...the south coast is fairly exposed. Let us know how you get on  . |
All good info Mr.X! Hi, Molva, in general swanage is very good for spearfishing, it is protected from westerly winds and has viz when exposed spots do not. My advice is to jump in if it looks good as it probably is! A couple of caveats though: there is a race off Peveril Point (visible behind the pier as you look east towards the Isle of Wight) often very choppy with breaking waves...that is because of the current. VERY FIERCE, do not try to spearfish there. Tilly Whim can be downright dangerous in any form of swell. Check here
Bournemouth Area Reefs Surf Report, Surf Forecast and Surf Webcams
before you go and if the swell is over 1 foot, don't bother, unless you enjoy being smashed into limestone cliffs! There are also strong currents that switch direction with the ebb and flow, so don't tire yourself out as you may end up finning against a very strong flow to get back to the water exit/entry point so be careful. The pier holds fish, but DO NOT SPEAR there if there are tank divers in the water - it causes a lot of bad blood. Beware boat traffic -very busy all times of year so use a float, and be extra aware.
Also, if you explore the area a bit, there are secret gems to be had
Enjoy!
