The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
The Spires, located east of Bikini Beach, offers an incredible freshwater diving experience. Before exploring this site, it's important to check in with the backcountry office and complete a proper dive plan.
While The Spires may not be teeming with wildlife, its allure lies in its unique geological features. Dive into an underwater world adorned with archaeological artifacts, iliceous hydrothermal spires, and thermal vents.
With a visibility of 7m and a maximum depth of 17m, The Spires caters to advanced and expert divers. This captivating dive site is situated near Bridge Bay, Teton County, Wyoming, in the United States. Get ready for an unforgettable underwater adventure at The Spires.
While The Spires may not be teeming with wildlife, its allure lies in its unique geological features. Dive into an underwater world adorned with archaeological artifacts, iliceous hydrothermal spires, and thermal vents.
With a visibility of 7m and a maximum depth of 17m, The Spires caters to advanced and expert divers. This captivating dive site is situated near Bridge Bay, Teton County, Wyoming, in the United States. Get ready for an unforgettable underwater adventure at The Spires.
Diving Conditions Score for The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
5.4
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
Depth
17m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
5.7 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
26.3km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
8.7°C
Precipitation
0.6 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
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Dive Score Chart for The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.4524333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.153333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Spires (Yellowstone Lake): 06:00
Sunset at The Spires (Yellowstone Lake): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Spires (Yellowstone Lake) 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
13:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.8 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
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 The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
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 The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
Water Temp
15.4°C / 59.7°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Spires (Yellowstone Lake)
The Spires (Yellowstone Lake) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (15.4°C) and December the coldest (-13.6°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 21, 2026
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