Balaclava Bay
This dive site offers an exciting drift diving experience, starting from a 6m ledge. Divers have the flexibility to choose their desired depth by swimming away from the shore, although the shallower region holds the most captivating sights.
Explore the diverse marine life of this location, including scallops, spider and edible crabs, dogfish, starfish, and an abundance of other fauna. With a combination of rocky reefs and sandy beds, there is a variety of underwater landscapes to discover.
Situated in the beautiful United Kingdom, this dive site boasts a visibility of 5m and a maximum depth of 14m. It is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, offering an exciting experience for divers of all levels.
Plan your dive at this incredible location, located close to Inner Breakwater, Inner Breakwater Road, Portland Port, Portland, Castletown, Dorset, South West England, England, DT5 1PA, United Kingdom. Enjoy the underwater wonders this site has to offer and create unforgettable diving memories.
Explore the diverse marine life of this location, including scallops, spider and edible crabs, dogfish, starfish, and an abundance of other fauna. With a combination of rocky reefs and sandy beds, there is a variety of underwater landscapes to discover.
Situated in the beautiful United Kingdom, this dive site boasts a visibility of 5m and a maximum depth of 14m. It is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, offering an exciting experience for divers of all levels.
Plan your dive at this incredible location, located close to Inner Breakwater, Inner Breakwater Road, Portland Port, Portland, Castletown, Dorset, South West England, England, DT5 1PA, United Kingdom. Enjoy the underwater wonders this site has to offer and create unforgettable diving memories.
Diving Conditions Score for Balaclava Bay
5.9
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Balaclava Bay
Depth
14m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Balaclava Bay
Wave Height
0.6m
Wind Speed
15.1 m/s
Water Temp
17.2°C
Visibility
50.64km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
19.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Balaclava Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Balaclava Bay
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 6.8133333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 21.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.653533333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Balaclava Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Balaclava Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Balaclava Bay are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
11:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.96m (4.1s), Wind: 21.2 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 15.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Balaclava BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Balaclava Bay
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Balaclava Bay
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Balaclava Bay
January
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Balaclava Bay
Water Temp
18.4°C / 65.1°F
July
Visibility
16.4m / 53.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Balaclava Bay
Balaclava Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.4°C) and December the coldest (1.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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