Heybrook Bay
When the tide is high, the depth at Heybrook Bay reaches around 9m, providing divers with ample underwater terrain to discover. During low tide, the depth decreases to approximately 3m, offering a different perspective of the marine environment. The seabed here consists of sandy areas interspersed with rocky outcrops, creating a diverse habitat for marine life.
One of the highlights of Heybrook Bay is the presence of kelp forests that add an enchanting touch to the underwater landscape. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine creatures including anemones, encrusting algae, crabs, cuttlefish, and painted top shells. The visibility at this dive site is around 6m, allowing divers to appreciate the beauty of the underwater world with clarity.
Located at Beach Road, Wembury, Heybrook Bay in the South Hams region of Devon, South West England, this dive site offers a convenient and accessible location for divers to embark on their underwater adventures. Explore the wonders that Heybrook Bay has to offer and immerse yourself in the captivating marine life of this British dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Heybrook Bay
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Heybrook Bay
Depth
8m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Heybrook Bay
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
4.7 m/s
Water Temp
17.5°C
Visibility
27.26km
Cloud Cover
84%
Wave Period
6.65s
Air Temperature
21.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Heybrook Bay
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.072130325814536/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.247435897435897/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Heybrook Bay 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: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.48m (6.65s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Heybrook BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Heybrook Bay
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 Heybrook Bay
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Heybrook Bay
Ideal Conditions for Heybrook Bay
Water Temp
18.1°C / 64.6°F
August
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Heybrook Bay
Heybrook Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (18.1°C) and December the coldest (2.7°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: 2 hr. ago - Jun 21, 2026