Chesapeake Light Tower
"The Tower," also known as a local dive spot, is situated approximately 12 miles east of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach, United States. It is located northwest of Virginia's artificial reef. This dive site features a structure with four massive legs that extend into the bottom.
Divers exploring "The Tower" can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, such as shellfish, soft corals, octopus, tropical fish during the summer season, flounder, and schools of spade fish. With a visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site is suitable for beginner-level divers.
If you're in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, make sure to check out this captivating underwater site.
Divers exploring "The Tower" can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, such as shellfish, soft corals, octopus, tropical fish during the summer season, flounder, and schools of spade fish. With a visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site is suitable for beginner-level divers.
If you're in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, make sure to check out this captivating underwater site.
Diving Conditions Score for Chesapeake Light Tower
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Chesapeake Light Tower
Depth
15m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Chesapeake Light Tower
Wave Height
0.92m
Wind Speed
33 m/s
Water Temp
20.6°C
Visibility
15.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
24°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Chesapeake Light Tower
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Dive Score Chart for Chesapeake Light Tower
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.687598245614035/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 15.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.056457088122604/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Chesapeake Light Tower: 06:00
Sunset at Chesapeake Light Tower: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Chesapeake Light Tower 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
16:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.75s), Wind: 15.9 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 29.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Chesapeake Light TowerAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Chesapeake Light Tower
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 Chesapeake Light Tower
Winter
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Chesapeake Light Tower
January
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8
December
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Chesapeake Light Tower
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.6m / 8.5ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Chesapeake Light Tower
Chesapeake Light Tower shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.1°C) and January the coldest (1.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 23, 2026
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