Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
The Flaming Gorge Visitors Center offers a wide range of dives with varying levels of difficulty. Divers have the option to embark on a deep dive right from the shore, where they can experience the haunting hum of the dam's turbines. Alternatively, they can explore the area surrounding an island, which is teeming with diverse marine life and captivating rock formations.
Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of fish near the island. The smaller fish are particularly unbothered by divers and allow for up-close encounters. Additionally, the visibility in this area is consistently excellent.
Located near US 191 in Dutch John, Daggett County, Utah, the Flaming Gorge Visitors Center is an ideal diving destination for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. With a maximum depth of 12m and visibility of approximately 5m, this dive site in the United States promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of fish near the island. The smaller fish are particularly unbothered by divers and allow for up-close encounters. Additionally, the visibility in this area is consistently excellent.
Located near US 191 in Dutch John, Daggett County, Utah, the Flaming Gorge Visitors Center is an ideal diving destination for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. With a maximum depth of 12m and visibility of approximately 5m, this dive site in the United States promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
5.9
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
Depth
12m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
4.8 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
90km
Cloud Cover
8%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
15.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
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Dive Score Chart for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.7843333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.763333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center): 06:00
Sunset at Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center) 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
11:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.4 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 7.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
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 Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
Water Temp
23.8°C / 74.8°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center)
Flaming Gorge (Visitor Center) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.8°C) and December the coldest (-10.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026
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