Lake Phoenix
Welcome to one of the clearest quarries on the East Coast. DiveChamp.com invites divers of all levels to explore this extraordinary dive site. With intentionally sunk objects scattered throughout, diving here is a thrilling experience.
Be prepared to encounter abundant marine life during your dive. From Perch to Largemouth Bass, this site is teeming with wildlife. And if you choose to dive at night, the presence of bait fish adds an extra touch of excitement.
Explore the underwater world of wrecks, including buses, vans, planes, cars, and even a Blackhawk Helicopter. Night diving at this site is particularly exhilarating. While the maximum depth reaches 10 meters, making it unsuitable for deep classes, most other certification levels can be accommodated.
Located in Rawlings, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States, this dive site offers not only incredible underwater adventures but also convenient proximity. So, whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, DiveChamp.com recommends this quarry as your next diving destination.
Be prepared to encounter abundant marine life during your dive. From Perch to Largemouth Bass, this site is teeming with wildlife. And if you choose to dive at night, the presence of bait fish adds an extra touch of excitement.
Explore the underwater world of wrecks, including buses, vans, planes, cars, and even a Blackhawk Helicopter. Night diving at this site is particularly exhilarating. While the maximum depth reaches 10 meters, making it unsuitable for deep classes, most other certification levels can be accommodated.
Located in Rawlings, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States, this dive site offers not only incredible underwater adventures but also convenient proximity. So, whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, DiveChamp.com recommends this quarry as your next diving destination.
Diving Conditions Score for Lake Phoenix
5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lake Phoenix
Depth
10m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Lake Phoenix
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
19.2 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
47.2km
Cloud Cover
1%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
32.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lake Phoenix
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Dive Score Chart for Lake Phoenix
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.345233333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.962433333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lake Phoenix: 06:00
Sunset at Lake Phoenix: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lake Phoenix 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
10:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 2.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lake PhoenixAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lake Phoenix
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 Phoenix
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Lake Phoenix
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Lake Phoenix
Water Temp
23.7°C / 74.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lake Phoenix
Lake Phoenix shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°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 22, 2026
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