Sudden Valley Marina
Welcome to our dive site located in the United States. This fantastic recreational area offers an easy beach entry with restroom facilities and picnic tables for your convenience. We highly recommend displaying a dive flag while diving here. It's also a good idea to bring along a debris bag to help keep our underwater environment clean.
When exploring this area, you'll have the opportunity to encounter a variety of marine life. Keep an eye out for swimming dogs, crayfish, and bass as you dive. It's no wonder this spot is popular among divers of all levels.
The visibility in this dive site reaches up to 6 meters, allowing for a clear and enjoyable underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 11 meters, it is ideal for beginners or those looking for a more relaxed dive.
If you're planning a visit, you'll find our dive site adjacent to the Sudden Valley Golf Course, specifically at Clubhouse Circle in Sudden Valley, Whatcom County, Washington, 98229-2768, United States.
Come and explore this incredible dive site where adventure and relaxation meet. We can't wait to welcome you!
When exploring this area, you'll have the opportunity to encounter a variety of marine life. Keep an eye out for swimming dogs, crayfish, and bass as you dive. It's no wonder this spot is popular among divers of all levels.
The visibility in this dive site reaches up to 6 meters, allowing for a clear and enjoyable underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 11 meters, it is ideal for beginners or those looking for a more relaxed dive.
If you're planning a visit, you'll find our dive site adjacent to the Sudden Valley Golf Course, specifically at Clubhouse Circle in Sudden Valley, Whatcom County, Washington, 98229-2768, United States.
Come and explore this incredible dive site where adventure and relaxation meet. We can't wait to welcome you!
Diving Conditions Score for Sudden Valley Marina
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sudden Valley Marina
Depth
11m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Sudden Valley Marina
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
5.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
52km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
2.3s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sudden Valley Marina
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Dive Score Chart for Sudden Valley Marina
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.825094339622641/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.25276595744681/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sudden Valley Marina: 06:00
Sunset at Sudden Valley Marina: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sudden Valley Marina 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.65s), Wind: 4 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sudden Valley MarinaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sudden Valley Marina
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 Sudden Valley Marina
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Sudden Valley Marina
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Sudden Valley Marina
Water Temp
18.3°C / 64.9°F
August
Visibility
17.6m / 57.7ft
November
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sudden Valley Marina
Sudden Valley Marina shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (18.3°C) and December the coldest (-1.9°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). July 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 23, 2026
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