Little Fistral
Little Fistral is located off the western side of Towan Headland in the beautiful waters of the United Kingdom. This site is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers, as it offers a shallow reef with a sandy bottom, making it ideal for entry-level training and snorkelling. While the orientation to easterly swells means there may be less marine life compared to other sites, you can still encounter some fascinating rock formations and swim throughs. With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 8 meters, Little Fistral guarantees an immersive diving experience. If you're in the area, make sure to visit this stunning dive location near Coastguard's Lookout, Headland Road, Trenance, Newquay, Cornwall, South West England, England, TR7, United Kingdom.
Diving Conditions Score for Little Fistral
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Little Fistral
Depth
8m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Little Fistral
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
5 m/s
Water Temp
16.1°C
Visibility
48.62km
Cloud Cover
65%
Wave Period
6.2s
Air Temperature
18°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Little Fistral
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Dive Score Chart for Little Fistral
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.650601092896174/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 2.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.120601092896175/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Little Fistral: 06:00
Sunset at Little Fistral: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Little Fistral 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
6:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.46m (6.1s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 3.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Little FistralAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Little Fistral
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 Little Fistral
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Little Fistral
January
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Little Fistral
Water Temp
17.8°C / 64.0°F
August
Visibility
12.3m / 40.4ft
January
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Little Fistral
Little Fistral shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (17.8°C) and December the coldest (2.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.4m 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.1mm 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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