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Holborough Lake

Holborough Lake, located in the picturesque Kent countryside of the United Kingdom, is the perfect destination for divers of all levels. With its convenient location near the M2 and M20 highways and a postcode of ME6 5GN, access to the lake is easy. However, it is recommended to call Holborough before visiting to confirm the opening times.

If you're looking to explore the underwater world, Holborough Lake offers a diverse range of aquatic life. From Pike, Carp, Perch, Roach, and Tench to eels, freshwater snails, terrapins, tadpoles, and even Mitton Crabs, there's always something fascinating to discover beneath the surface. The lake features several training platforms and boats, as well as unique attractions like a gnome garden, submerged cars, and vans.

One of the highlights of diving at Holborough Lake is the crystal-clear water. With a visibility of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, you'll have an excellent view of the underwater wonders. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, the lake caters to all levels of expertise. The easy entry points, including a slip and a deepwater floating jetty, make it convenient to start your diving adventures.

Holborough Lake isn't just for divers. The clear and clean water also makes it a popular spot for open water swimming practice, drawing triathletes and channel swimmers. If you need to freshen up or change after your dive or swim, you'll find well-maintained heated changing rooms, flushing toilets, and convenient parking by the water's edge.

To arrange your own dives at Holborough Lake, contact Paula at Nemes Diving & Water Sports Academy by calling 0750 7624911. The lake entry fee is £9.50, offering fantastic value for a memorable diving experience. Take advantage of everything this beautiful dive site has to offer and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world at Holborough Lake.

Diving Conditions Score for Holborough Lake

6.1
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Holborough Lake

Depth

13m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Holborough Lake

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Holborough Lake
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Dive Score Chart for Holborough Lake

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Holborough Lake: 06:00
Sunset at Holborough Lake: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Holborough Lake 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
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Holborough Lake
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Holborough Lake

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 Holborough Lake

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Holborough Lake

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9

Ideal Conditions for Holborough Lake

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.1°C / 77.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Holborough Lake

Holborough Lake shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.1°C) and December the coldest (21.1°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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