Spillway
Spillway is a shore-accessible freshwater dive site situated in Lake Pleasant, Arizona, United States. With its average rating of 3.00 out of 5, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 81-90ft/25-27m. Divers can enjoy a visibility range of 16-20ft/5-6m and explore the fascinating underwater world.
One of the highlights of this site is the opportunity to encounter various aquatic species such as bass, bluegill, catfish, carp, and crawdads. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, Spillway welcomes divers of all levels.
Located at South Park Road, Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, this dive site provides convenient access for divers seeking an exciting experience in the water. With a maximum depth of 10m and a visibility of 4m, divers can confidently explore the underwater wonders that Spillway has to offer.
One of the highlights of this site is the opportunity to encounter various aquatic species such as bass, bluegill, catfish, carp, and crawdads. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, Spillway welcomes divers of all levels.
Located at South Park Road, Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, this dive site provides convenient access for divers seeking an exciting experience in the water. With a maximum depth of 10m and a visibility of 4m, divers can confidently explore the underwater wonders that Spillway has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Spillway
5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Spillway
Depth
10m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Spillway
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
14.8 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
90km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
39.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Spillway
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Dive Score Chart for Spillway
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.543333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.173333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Spillway: 06:00
Sunset at Spillway: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Spillway 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 13.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for SpillwayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Spillway
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 Spillway
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 Spillway
December
Score: 9.1
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Spillway
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 Spillway
Spillway 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 23, 2026
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