St. Andrews Lakes
Diving into the quarry, you'll be greeted by a diverse range of freshwater animals such as carp, pike, and more. The quarry is adorned with various types of algae and fine grasses, creating a picturesque underwater landscape.
With a maximum depth of 21m and visibility reaching up to 5m, our quarry provides ample opportunities for exploration and underwater adventures. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert in the field, this dive site caters to all levels of experience.
Located in the United Kingdom, specifically at Pilgrims Road, North Halling, Halling, Medway, South East England, England, ME2 1HW, our dive site offers close proximity to stunning underwater experiences. Come and immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the underwater world at our dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for St. Andrews Lakes
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for St. Andrews Lakes
Depth
21m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for St. Andrews Lakes
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
14.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
31.98km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
21°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for St. Andrews Lakes
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.073333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 21.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.573333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at St. Andrews Lakes 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.
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 21.6 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 13.7 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 13.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for St. Andrews LakesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at St. Andrews Lakes
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 St. Andrews Lakes
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for St. Andrews Lakes
Ideal Conditions for St. Andrews Lakes
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for St. Andrews Lakes
St. Andrews Lakes shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.1°C) and December the coldest (21.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 - Jun 22, 2026