Challaborough Bay
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
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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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.4m (4.35s), Wind: 21.2 m/s
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 12.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Challaborough BayAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Challaborough Bay
Ideal Conditions for Challaborough Bay
Water Temp
18.3°C / 64.9°F
July
Visibility
15.2m / 49.9ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 10, 2026