Duck Island
The dive site in the lake offers a variety of interesting underwater attractions and boasts above average water conditions. Throughout the summer, the lake maintains excellent visibility standards, providing divers with clear views of their surroundings. Surface temperatures reach a peak of 85°F, while depths below 30 feet/9m average around 60°F.
Divers can expect to encounter beautiful and friendly long-ear sunfish and crappie during their underwater exploration. Additionally, the inquisitive bass frequently investigate divers, swimming cautiously around them. For those interested in catching marine creatures, crawdads can also be found in the lake.
This dive site, located near the Showboat Branson Belle in Stone County, Missouri, United States, offers a maximum depth of 12m and a visibility of 2m. With its diverse marine life and varying depth levels, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Divers can expect to encounter beautiful and friendly long-ear sunfish and crappie during their underwater exploration. Additionally, the inquisitive bass frequently investigate divers, swimming cautiously around them. For those interested in catching marine creatures, crawdads can also be found in the lake.
This dive site, located near the Showboat Branson Belle in Stone County, Missouri, United States, offers a maximum depth of 12m and a visibility of 2m. With its diverse marine life and varying depth levels, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Diving Conditions Score for Duck Island
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Duck Island
Depth
12m
Visibility
2m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Duck Island
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
5.9 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
46.9km
Cloud Cover
3%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Duck Island
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Dive Score Chart for Duck Island
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.257933333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.813333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Duck Island: 06:00
Sunset at Duck Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Duck Island 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
12:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.5 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Duck IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Duck Island
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 Duck Island
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Duck Island
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Duck Island
Water Temp
28.1°C / 82.6°F
July
Visibility
16.5m / 54.1ft
November
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Duck Island
Duck Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.1°C) and January the coldest (-2.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 16, 2026
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