Swanpool Beach
Swanpool Beach in the United Kingdom offers an ideal location for beginner divers. With its gradual sandy slope and rocky/kelp reef on both sides, divers can explore the underwater world at a maximum depth of 6m during high tide. The diverse marine life in this area includes wrasse, bass, pollack, jellyfish, crabs, hermit crabs, lobsters, plaice, pipefish, and much more. With a visibility of 4m and a maximum depth of 5m, Swanpool Beach is a great spot for entry-level training and underwater adventures.
Diving Conditions Score for Swanpool Beach
4.9
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 Swanpool Beach
Depth
5m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Swanpool Beach
Wave Height
1.32m
Wind Speed
10.1 m/s
Water Temp
16.9°C
Visibility
34.66km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7s
Air Temperature
16°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Swanpool Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Swanpool Beach
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 5.97/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.36m, Wind 18 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 5.890000000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Swanpool Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Swanpool Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Swanpool 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
7:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.36m (6.6s), Wind: 18 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.32m, Wind: 7.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Swanpool BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Swanpool 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 Swanpool Beach
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Swanpool Beach
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Swanpool Beach
Water Temp
17.9°C / 64.2°F
August
Visibility
15.0m / 49.2ft
January
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Swanpool Beach
Swanpool Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (17.9°C) and December the coldest (2.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m 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). August 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 30, 2026
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