Breakwater Fort
The Breakwater Fort, located just inside the Breakwater in the United Kingdom, offers an exciting diving experience for both beginner and advanced divers. Exploring the seabed around the fort reveals a fascinating mix of ancient and modern debris in various shapes and sizes. While the mud dominates the fort's immediate surroundings, rocky outcrops to the west and east of the fort teem with marine life.
It's worth noting that the visibility at this dive site is around 4 meters, allowing divers to appreciate the underwater environment. With a maximum depth of 13 meters, divers of all levels can comfortably explore the area. To guide divers on their underwater journey, there is an orange cable that follows a circuit, leading them through a series of structures.
When diving at the Breakwater Fort, it's essential to be mindful of disturbing the bottom, as excessive disturbance can reduce visibility rapidly. Therefore, divers are advised to proceed with caution to ensure the best possible underwater experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, the Breakwater Fort offers a captivating underwater adventure in Plymouth, South West England.
It's worth noting that the visibility at this dive site is around 4 meters, allowing divers to appreciate the underwater environment. With a maximum depth of 13 meters, divers of all levels can comfortably explore the area. To guide divers on their underwater journey, there is an orange cable that follows a circuit, leading them through a series of structures.
When diving at the Breakwater Fort, it's essential to be mindful of disturbing the bottom, as excessive disturbance can reduce visibility rapidly. Therefore, divers are advised to proceed with caution to ensure the best possible underwater experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, the Breakwater Fort offers a captivating underwater adventure in Plymouth, South West England.
Diving Conditions Score for Breakwater Fort
6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Breakwater Fort
Depth
13m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Breakwater Fort
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
23.4 m/s
Water Temp
17.4°C
Visibility
60.12km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
23.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Breakwater Fort
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Dive Score Chart for Breakwater Fort
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.1866666666666665/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 27 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.0226296296296296/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Breakwater Fort: 06:00
Sunset at Breakwater Fort: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Breakwater Fort 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
9:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.75s), Wind: 27 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 15.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Breakwater FortAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Breakwater Fort
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 Breakwater Fort
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 Breakwater Fort
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Breakwater Fort
Water Temp
25.0°C / 77.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Breakwater Fort
Breakwater Fort shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.0°C) and December the coldest (21.0°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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