Fort Bovisand
The depth of the harbour reaches 7m at high water, while at low water, most of the harbour dries out. The seabed composition consists of a mixture of sand, rocky outcrops, and gullies, creating an interesting underwater landscape to explore.
Divers at Fort Bovisand can expect a visibility of approximately 6m, allowing for clear views of the diverse marine life that thrives here. Keep an eye out for fascinating creatures such as cuttlefish, wrasse, crabs, anemones, and sponges. The abundance of marine life adds an extra level of excitement and beauty to your dive.
Safety is of utmost importance at this dive site as it serves as a frequent passageway for small boats. To ensure the safety of divers, it is crucial to use a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) at all times.
Not only does Fort Bovisand offer a memorable diving experience, but it also holds a rich heritage as a renowned dive site. Originally used to train commercial divers and engineers, the site now welcomes beginners, thanks to the protective nature of the harbour walls.
Plan your dive at Fort Bovisand today and immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world it has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Fort Bovisand
Challenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fort Bovisand
Depth
7m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Fort Bovisand
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
10.1 m/s
Water Temp
15.5°C
Visibility
120m
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6s
Air Temperature
16.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Fort Bovisand
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.1724043715847/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 13 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.259972043010753/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Fort Bovisand 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: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.62m (6.1s), Wind: 13 m/s
Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 10.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fort BovisandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fort Bovisand
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 Fort Bovisand
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Fort Bovisand
Ideal Conditions for Fort Bovisand
Water Temp
17.9°C / 64.2°F
August
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fort Bovisand
Fort Bovisand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (17.9°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 - Jun 18, 2026