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Challaborough Bay

Challaborough Bay Dive Site in United Kingdom
Challaborough Bay, located on the shores of Challaborough and facing Burgh Island, is a breathtaking dive site that offers an unforgettable underwater experience. With its rocky gullies adorned with expansive kelp beds interspersed with sandy patches, this site is a haven for divers of all levels.

Beginners will find Challaborough Bay particularly appealing, as it provides a safe and accessible environment to explore the underwater world. The maximum depth of the dive is around 5 meters, making it ideal for divers who are just starting their underwater adventures.

One of the highlights of diving in Challaborough Bay is the abundance of marine life that can be encountered here. Keep an eye out for mesmerizing cuttlefish, as well as schools of bass gracefully swimming by. Spider crabs can also be spotted, adding a touch of intrigue to your dive. Delicate anemones dotting the seabed add a vibrant burst of color to the underwater landscape.

During the summer months, Challaborough Bay becomes an even more versatile site, attracting not only divers but also snorkelers. This allows for an immersive exploration of the vibrant marine life that inhabits these beautiful waters.

With a visibility of around 5 meters, divers will have the opportunity to fully appreciate the captivating underwater scenery that Challaborough Bay has to offer. Additionally, the site's close proximity to Warren Point, Marine Drive, Bigbury-on-Sea, Bigbury, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, TQ7 4AU, United Kingdom provides easy access for divers who wish to explore this remarkable site.

Take the plunge into Challaborough Bay and discover the wonders of its underwater realm. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site guarantees an unforgettable experience filled with natural beauty and marine life encounters.

Diving Conditions Score for Challaborough Bay

7.7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Challaborough Bay

Depth

5m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Challaborough Bay

Wave Height

0.38m

Wind Speed

9.7 m/s

Water Temp

20.8°C

Visibility

49.5km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

26.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Challaborough Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Challaborough Bay

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.220306513409962/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 21.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.049400921658986/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Challaborough Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Challaborough Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Challaborough 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.

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Best Overall
11:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.4m (4.35s), Wind: 21.2 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 12.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Challaborough Bay
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Challaborough 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 Challaborough 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 Challaborough Bay

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 7.8
February
Score: 7.7

Ideal Conditions for Challaborough Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

18.3°C / 64.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.2m / 49.9ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Challaborough Bay

Challaborough Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.3°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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 10, 2026

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