Bovisand Bay
Bovisand, located in the United Kingdom, boasts a captivating series of three bays, with Bovisand Bay being the first in line. This dive site offers convenient paid parking and easy beach access via a path and steps. The bays are particularly well-suited for beginner divers, providing a sheltered environment while still offering enough excitement for more experienced enthusiasts.
Similar to its neighboring Crown Hill Bay, which lies a short distance to the east, Bovisand Bay is home to a diverse array of underwater plant life and marine creatures. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for nudibranchs! With a visibility of 5m and a maximum depth of 7m, Bovisand promises an immersive diving experience for all skill levels. Plan your dive in this stunning location near Wembury, Down Thomas, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, PL9 0AD, United Kingdom.
Similar to its neighboring Crown Hill Bay, which lies a short distance to the east, Bovisand Bay is home to a diverse array of underwater plant life and marine creatures. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for nudibranchs! With a visibility of 5m and a maximum depth of 7m, Bovisand promises an immersive diving experience for all skill levels. Plan your dive in this stunning location near Wembury, Down Thomas, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, PL9 0AD, United Kingdom.
Diving Conditions Score for Bovisand Bay
4.8
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bovisand Bay
Depth
7m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Bovisand Bay
Wave Height
0.9m
Wind Speed
7.6 m/s
Water Temp
14.9°C
Visibility
200m
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.25s
Air Temperature
15°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bovisand Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Bovisand Bay
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.206084656084656/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 8.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.208774074074074/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bovisand Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Bovisand Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bovisand 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
12:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.64m (6.3s), Wind: 8.6 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 7.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bovisand BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bovisand 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 Bovisand Bay
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bovisand Bay
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 7.8
February
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Bovisand Bay
Water Temp
17.9°C / 64.2°F
August
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bovisand Bay
Bovisand Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (17.9°C) and December the coldest (2.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). August 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 18, 2026
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