Little Trolvis
Little Trolvis, located in the United Kingdom, is a flooded granite quarry that offers a maximum depth of 16m. There are shelves at 5m and 9m, providing divers with interesting underwater features such as the blacksmiths forge, an old wheel, cart, motorbike, pipework, and more! While the marine life might not be abundant, divers can still expect to encounter schools of rudd and friendly geese. If you're lucky, you might even spot certain newt species. With a visibility of 4m and a maximum depth of 11m, Little Trolvis is suitable for beginner divers. Plan your visit to this dive site located in Longdowns, Stithians, Rame, Cornwall, South West England, TR10 9AQ, United Kingdom.
Diving Conditions Score for Little Trolvis
4.2
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Little Trolvis
Depth
11m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Little Trolvis
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
15.8 m/s
Water Temp
14.8°C
Visibility
1.48km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.75s
Air Temperature
16.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Little Trolvis
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Dive Score Chart for Little Trolvis
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.329420289855073/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 18 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 5.315713864306785/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Little Trolvis: 06:00
Sunset at Little Trolvis: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Little Trolvis 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
15:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.84m (5.75s), Wind: 18 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 11.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Little TrolvisAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Little Trolvis
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 Trolvis
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Little Trolvis
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Little Trolvis
Water Temp
16.6°C / 61.9°F
August
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Little Trolvis
Little Trolvis shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (16.6°C) and December the coldest (1.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.1mm 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 18, 2026
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