Eight Acre Lake
Eight Acre, located in the United Kingdom near Picnic Area, The Outgang, North Cave, offers a dive experience suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 14m and a recommended diver level of beginner to advanced, this dive site is perfect for training courses and recreational dives. The lake features multiple training platforms at varying depths, ensuring divers have the necessary resources for their training needs.
Accessing the dive site is made convenient with two deep entrances to the lake and a slope equipped with railings for easy entry and exit. Divers can explore a range of underwater attractions, including a PUMA helicopter, boats, and pipes, providing an immersive and exciting diving experience.
The lake is home to a diverse collection of fish breeds, including Perch, Trout, Sturgeon, Carp, and Golden Rudd. Divers can expect to encounter these fascinating underwater creatures during their exploration. With a visibility of 4m, divers will have a clear view of their surroundings, enhancing their underwater experience.
Whether you are a beginner looking to learn or an advanced diver seeking an enjoyable recreational dive, Eight Acre in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, HU15 2QP, United Kingdom, offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Accessing the dive site is made convenient with two deep entrances to the lake and a slope equipped with railings for easy entry and exit. Divers can explore a range of underwater attractions, including a PUMA helicopter, boats, and pipes, providing an immersive and exciting diving experience.
The lake is home to a diverse collection of fish breeds, including Perch, Trout, Sturgeon, Carp, and Golden Rudd. Divers can expect to encounter these fascinating underwater creatures during their exploration. With a visibility of 4m, divers will have a clear view of their surroundings, enhancing their underwater experience.
Whether you are a beginner looking to learn or an advanced diver seeking an enjoyable recreational dive, Eight Acre in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, HU15 2QP, United Kingdom, offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Eight Acre Lake
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 Eight Acre Lake
Depth
11m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Eight Acre Lake
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
18.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
30.68km
Cloud Cover
8%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
21.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Eight Acre Lake
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Dive Score Chart for Eight Acre Lake
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.0427333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 22.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.706133333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Eight Acre Lake: 06:00
Sunset at Eight Acre Lake: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Eight Acre Lake 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 22.3 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 18.7 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 8.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Eight Acre LakeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Eight Acre Lake
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 Eight Acre Lake
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Eight Acre Lake
January
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.3
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Eight Acre Lake
Water Temp
18.2°C / 64.8°F
July
Visibility
15.4m / 50.5ft
December
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Eight Acre Lake
Eight Acre Lake shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.2°C) and December the coldest (-0.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.0m 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 28, 2026
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