Hallsands
Hallsands is a gentle shore dive located 30 miles east of Plymouth in the United Kingdom. This dive site is perfect for beginners and training dives, offering a great experience for divers of all levels.
The site features a variety of reefs and sand patches, creating a diverse underwater landscape. One of the unique attractions at this dive site is the remains of a village that was washed away and abandoned in 1917. These historical remnants can still be seen underwater, adding an extra element of interest to the dive.
With a maximum depth of 6m and visibility of 2m, Hallsands provides a safe and comfortable environment for divers to explore. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a relaxed dive, this site is an ideal choice.
Located close to Easton's Mine, Channel View Drive, Inner Hope, South Huish, Hope, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, TQ7 3HL, United Kingdom, Hallsands is easily accessible for divers in the area.
Come and experience the beauty and history of Hallsands, a stunning dive site that will captivate divers of all levels.
The site features a variety of reefs and sand patches, creating a diverse underwater landscape. One of the unique attractions at this dive site is the remains of a village that was washed away and abandoned in 1917. These historical remnants can still be seen underwater, adding an extra element of interest to the dive.
With a maximum depth of 6m and visibility of 2m, Hallsands provides a safe and comfortable environment for divers to explore. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a relaxed dive, this site is an ideal choice.
Located close to Easton's Mine, Channel View Drive, Inner Hope, South Huish, Hope, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, TQ7 3HL, United Kingdom, Hallsands is easily accessible for divers in the area.
Come and experience the beauty and history of Hallsands, a stunning dive site that will captivate divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Hallsands
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hallsands
Depth
6m
Visibility
2m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Hallsands
Wave Height
0.5m
Wind Speed
6.5 m/s
Water Temp
16.3°C
Visibility
31.04km
Cloud Cover
79%
Wave Period
6.7s
Air Temperature
19.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hallsands
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Dive Score Chart for Hallsands
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.491806615776081/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.16704611528822/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Hallsands: 06:00
Sunset at Hallsands: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Hallsands 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
14:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.46m (6.55s), Wind: 5 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 2.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for HallsandsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hallsands
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 Hallsands
Winter
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Hallsands
January
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 7.7
December
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Hallsands
Water Temp
18.1°C / 64.6°F
August
Visibility
13.7m / 44.9ft
January
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hallsands
Hallsands shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (18.1°C) and December the coldest (3.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). 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 21, 2026
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