Weigh Station Pond
The Weigh Station dive site is conveniently located just a short five-minute drive from the Dive shop in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It features a platform at 20 feet for divers to practice their skills, along with a decent-sized gravel parking lot. The visibility at this site varies depending on the season, offering an average of 4 meters of visibility.
While exploring the dive site, divers will encounter a variety of underwater inhabitants. The weed beds along the far side of the lake serve as a home to a handful of pikes, adding an interesting element to the dive experience. Additionally, divers can discover snails in the gravel areas.
For a unique dining experience, there is a card table with a tea set and rotary telephone set up at the bottom of the lake. It offers divers the opportunity to enjoy a novel brunch location like no other.
The Weigh Station dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, making it particularly beginner-friendly. With a maximum depth of 7 meters, divers can comfortably explore and enjoy the underwater beauty of this Alaskan location.
While exploring the dive site, divers will encounter a variety of underwater inhabitants. The weed beds along the far side of the lake serve as a home to a handful of pikes, adding an interesting element to the dive experience. Additionally, divers can discover snails in the gravel areas.
For a unique dining experience, there is a card table with a tea set and rotary telephone set up at the bottom of the lake. It offers divers the opportunity to enjoy a novel brunch location like no other.
The Weigh Station dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, making it particularly beginner-friendly. With a maximum depth of 7 meters, divers can comfortably explore and enjoy the underwater beauty of this Alaskan location.
Diving Conditions Score for Weigh Station Pond
5.3
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Weigh Station Pond
Depth
7m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Weigh Station Pond
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
42.3km
Cloud Cover
90%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
11.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Weigh Station Pond
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Dive Score Chart for Weigh Station Pond
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.882133333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 8.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.213233333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Weigh Station Pond: 06:00
Sunset at Weigh Station Pond: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Weigh Station Pond 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: 6.9/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 8.5 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 11 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Weigh Station PondAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Weigh Station Pond
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 Weigh Station Pond
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 Weigh Station Pond
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Weigh Station Pond
Water Temp
17.1°C / 62.8°F
June
Visibility
19.4m / 63.6ft
November
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Weigh Station Pond
Weigh Station Pond shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (17.1°C) and January the coldest (-23.9°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). 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 16, 2026
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