Mill Beach
Enjoy easy beach entry to this dive site located in the beautiful waters of the United States. Dive to the left and right sides of the bay for an incredible underwater experience. While there is a short swim to reach the best diving spots, the effort is definitely worth it. This location is particularly suitable for beginner divers looking for a beach entry point. Please note that visibility can vary between 2-15ft, so be prepared for potentially low visibility conditions.
When exploring this dive site, keep an eye out for the belligerent sculpin, a fascinating creature that can be spotted if you look closely enough. Additionally, you will encounter numerous crabs and bottom fish throughout your dive. Some areas even offer the opportunity to observe abalone. For those seeking a deeper dive, the maximum depth in this area reaches 60ft.
With its convenient location near the Brookings Wastewater Treatment Plant, this dive site is easily accessible for divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, you'll find something to captivate you in these waters. Plan your dive at this picturesque dive site and explore the wonders it has to offer.
When exploring this dive site, keep an eye out for the belligerent sculpin, a fascinating creature that can be spotted if you look closely enough. Additionally, you will encounter numerous crabs and bottom fish throughout your dive. Some areas even offer the opportunity to observe abalone. For those seeking a deeper dive, the maximum depth in this area reaches 60ft.
With its convenient location near the Brookings Wastewater Treatment Plant, this dive site is easily accessible for divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, you'll find something to captivate you in these waters. Plan your dive at this picturesque dive site and explore the wonders it has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Mill Beach
5.7
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mill Beach
Depth
9m
Visibility
2m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Mill Beach
Wave Height
1.98m
Wind Speed
25.1 m/s
Water Temp
10.5°C
Visibility
38.3km
Cloud Cover
1%
Wave Period
6.35s
Air Temperature
24.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mill Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Mill Beach
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 6.555433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.64m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.9691/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mill Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Mill Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mill Beach 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
11:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.64m (7.15s), Wind: 0.5 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.84m, Wind: 2.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Mill BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mill Beach
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 Mill Beach
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 Mill Beach
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Mill Beach
Water Temp
16.3°C / 61.3°F
August
Visibility
18.1m / 59.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.3m / 1.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mill Beach
Mill Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (16.3°C) and December the coldest (3.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.3m 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 - Jul 2, 2026
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