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Fort Bovisand

Welcome to Fort Bovisand, a fantastic shore dive in the waters of the United Kingdom. This dive site is highly recommended for beginners due to the excellent protection provided by the harbour walls, making it a safe and comfortable experience for all.

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

4.9
Below Average

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fort Bovisand
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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.

Sunrise at Fort Bovisand: 06:00
Sunset at Fort Bovisand: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.62m (6.1s), Wind: 13 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 10.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Fort Bovisand
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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

Avg. Score: 8.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Fort Bovisand

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 7.8
February
Score: 7.7

Ideal Conditions for Fort Bovisand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

17.9°C / 64.2°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.1m / 49.5ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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