Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
This wreck is divided into two sections, with the second section located approximately 150 yards to the southeast. Divers can expect to see large metal tanks and flat sheets scattered around the site. The wreck is situated at a depth of 12 meters, resting on a soft, silty bed. It stands at a height of approximately 3 meters.
Divers will enjoy excellent visibility in calm water conditions, reaching up to 7 meters. This dive site is perfect for beginners, as it offers a great and safe diving experience. Keep an eye out for fascinating marine life such as nudibranchs, crabs, and impressive shoals of fish.
Location: Situated in the waters near Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, South West England, United Kingdom.
Divers will enjoy excellent visibility in calm water conditions, reaching up to 7 meters. This dive site is perfect for beginners, as it offers a great and safe diving experience. Keep an eye out for fascinating marine life such as nudibranchs, crabs, and impressive shoals of fish.
Location: Situated in the waters near Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, South West England, United Kingdom.
Diving Conditions Score for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
Depth
14m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
13 m/s
Water Temp
17.2°C
Visibility
48.28km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.95s
Air Temperature
24.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.433333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 18 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.7825/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bombarden Unit (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Bombarden Unit (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bombarden Unit (Wreck) 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
10:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.8s), Wind: 18 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 14 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
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 Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bombarden Unit (Wreck)
Bombarden Unit (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.1°C) and December the coldest (21.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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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