Cape Nyanskotch
The dive site is situated near Nyanskotch cape in Russia's Altai Republic, offering a breathtaking underwater wall that spans the entire cape. With a maximum depth of 65 meters, divers can explore the stunning depths of this picturesque location. At a depth of 33 meters, a notable highlight awaits - "The Stone of Love," a captivating heart-shaped stone.
Underwater, divers can encounter a diverse range of fish species, including taimen, Teletsky grayling, Uksuch (lenok), Teletsky whitefish, perch, burbot, and pike. Mammals such as the common beaver can also be found in the area.
This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Access to the site is only possible by boat, and no special permission is required from the Altai Nature Reserve.
Location Information:
Country: Russia
Close Location: Koldor Border, Artybashskoe Rural Settlement, Turochaksky Rayon, Altai Republic, Siberian Federal District, Russia.
Underwater, divers can encounter a diverse range of fish species, including taimen, Teletsky grayling, Uksuch (lenok), Teletsky whitefish, perch, burbot, and pike. Mammals such as the common beaver can also be found in the area.
This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Access to the site is only possible by boat, and no special permission is required from the Altai Nature Reserve.
Location Information:
Country: Russia
Close Location: Koldor Border, Artybashskoe Rural Settlement, Turochaksky Rayon, Altai Republic, Siberian Federal District, Russia.
Diving Conditions Score for Cape Nyanskotch
5.9
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cape Nyanskotch
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Cape Nyanskotch
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
4.1 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
40.8km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
15.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cape Nyanskotch
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Dive Score Chart for Cape Nyanskotch
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.698733333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.513333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cape Nyanskotch: 06:00
Sunset at Cape Nyanskotch: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cape Nyanskotch 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
17:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cape NyanskotchAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cape Nyanskotch
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 Cape Nyanskotch
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 Cape Nyanskotch
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Cape Nyanskotch
Water Temp
25.2°C / 77.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cape Nyanskotch
Cape Nyanskotch shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.2°C) and December the coldest (21.2°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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