Lake Pleasant
This dive site at Lake Pleasant offers a versatile diving experience suitable for divers of all levels, from Open Water to Tec. Located in the United States, specifically Two Cow Road, Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, this dive site provides a range of aquatic life to encounter, including crayfish, catfish, bass, perch, carp, and more. Additionally, divers may have the chance to come across some unique items that have been placed in the lake. With a maximum depth of 12m and visibility up to 5m, this dive site promises an exciting underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Lake Pleasant
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lake Pleasant
Depth
12m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Lake Pleasant
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
6.6 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
90km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
24.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lake Pleasant
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Dive Score Chart for Lake Pleasant
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.223333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.043333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lake Pleasant: 06:00
Sunset at Lake Pleasant: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lake Pleasant 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
13:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 9.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lake PleasantAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lake Pleasant
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 Pleasant
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Lake Pleasant
December
Score: 9.1
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Lake Pleasant
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
16.3m / 53.5ft
December
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lake Pleasant
Lake Pleasant shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (33.2°C) and December the coldest (7.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 21, 2026
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