Seal Cove
Seal Cove, also known as Chick Rock, is a popular dive site among divers. This site can only be accessed by boat, and it is located in the United Kingdom, specifically along the South West Coastal Path in Cubert, Cornwall, South West England. The site is well-known as a haul out spot for grey seals, making it a unique and exciting diving experience.
Divers are advised to take note that Seal Cove can only be dived at high tide to minimize any disturbance to the seals. The site offers a diverse range of marine life, including grey seals, kelp reef fish, anemones, crustaceans, nudibranchs, sea stars, and occasionally catsharks. With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters, Seal Cove is suitable for divers of all levels, especially beginners.
Experience the wonders of the underwater world at Seal Cove and delve into the captivating marine ecosystem that surrounds this enchanting dive site. Plan your dive today and discover the beauty that lies beneath the surface of the water.
Divers are advised to take note that Seal Cove can only be dived at high tide to minimize any disturbance to the seals. The site offers a diverse range of marine life, including grey seals, kelp reef fish, anemones, crustaceans, nudibranchs, sea stars, and occasionally catsharks. With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters, Seal Cove is suitable for divers of all levels, especially beginners.
Experience the wonders of the underwater world at Seal Cove and delve into the captivating marine ecosystem that surrounds this enchanting dive site. Plan your dive today and discover the beauty that lies beneath the surface of the water.
Diving Conditions Score for Seal Cove
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 Seal Cove
Depth
10m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Seal Cove
Wave Height
1.92m
Wind Speed
14.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
33.06km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
9.9s
Air Temperature
17.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Seal Cove
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Dive Score Chart for Seal Cove
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 5.6433333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.82m, Wind 6.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.336666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Seal Cove: 06:00
Sunset at Seal Cove: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Seal Cove 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
17:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.82m (9.7s), Wind: 6.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 1.76m, Wind: 5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Seal CoveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Seal Cove
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 Seal Cove
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 Seal Cove
January
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Seal Cove
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 Seal Cove
Seal Cove 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 29, 2026
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