Haigh Quarry
Haigh Quarry, situated in Kankakee, Illinois, is an excellent location for divers of all skill levels to enhance their scuba abilities through training dives. It provides a range of depths, from 20 feet to 75 feet, allowing divers to explore various artifacts underwater.
In addition to the common freshwater fish species like Bass, Blue Gill, Carp, and Crappie, Haigh Quarry boasts a unique inhabitant, the Paddlefish.
With a maximum depth of 11m and visibility reaching up to 4m, this quarry offers a suitable environment for both beginners and advanced divers. Located in the United States, specifically at the address East 1000N Road, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60915, Haigh Quarry is conveniently accessible from nearby locations.
In addition to the common freshwater fish species like Bass, Blue Gill, Carp, and Crappie, Haigh Quarry boasts a unique inhabitant, the Paddlefish.
With a maximum depth of 11m and visibility reaching up to 4m, this quarry offers a suitable environment for both beginners and advanced divers. Located in the United States, specifically at the address East 1000N Road, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60915, Haigh Quarry is conveniently accessible from nearby locations.
Diving Conditions Score for Haigh Quarry
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 Haigh Quarry
Depth
11m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Haigh Quarry
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
27.3 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
22.2km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Haigh Quarry
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Dive Score Chart for Haigh Quarry
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.6433333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.8015333333333325/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Haigh Quarry: 06:00
Sunset at Haigh Quarry: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Haigh Quarry 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
8:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.4 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 7.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Haigh QuarryAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Haigh Quarry
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 Haigh Quarry
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Haigh Quarry
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Haigh Quarry
Water Temp
24.1°C / 75.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Haigh Quarry
Haigh Quarry shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.1°C) and December the coldest (20.1°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 14, 2026
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