Lake Allure
This dive site, located in Quarryville, PA near Lancaster, PA, offers a unique underwater experience. Registration to dive this privately owned site can be done through Divepeer.com. However, please note that the number of divers allowed and the available diving days are limited. The management of this site is handled by Lancaster Scuba Center.
Lake Allure Quarry, where this dive site is situated, is home to a diverse range of marine life. From bass, catfish, and perch to bluegill, sunfish, and crappie, there is a vibrant underwater ecosystem to explore. Additionally, freshwater snails can be found here. Notably, Lake Allure Quarry is also connected to Millersville University.
With a maximum depth of 15m and visibility reaching up to 4m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located on North Church Street in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, 17566, United States, this dive site offers an accessible and captivating underwater adventure in the United States.
Lake Allure Quarry, where this dive site is situated, is home to a diverse range of marine life. From bass, catfish, and perch to bluegill, sunfish, and crappie, there is a vibrant underwater ecosystem to explore. Additionally, freshwater snails can be found here. Notably, Lake Allure Quarry is also connected to Millersville University.
With a maximum depth of 15m and visibility reaching up to 4m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located on North Church Street in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, 17566, United States, this dive site offers an accessible and captivating underwater adventure in the United States.
Diving Conditions Score for Lake Allure
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 Lake Allure
Depth
15m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Lake Allure
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
15.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
35.5km
Cloud Cover
70%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
21.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lake Allure
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Dive Score Chart for Lake Allure
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.999433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 32.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.625233333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lake Allure: 06:00
Sunset at Lake Allure: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lake Allure 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
16:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 32.2 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 15.4 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 9.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lake AllureAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lake Allure
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 Lake Allure
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Lake Allure
January
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Lake Allure
Water Temp
24.3°C / 75.7°F
July
Visibility
15.9m / 52.2ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lake Allure
Lake Allure shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.3°C) and January the coldest (-5.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 18, 2026
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