Black Cat Beach

United Kingdom

Black Cat Beach

3–12 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.4 s
Swell
0.3 m
4.2 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
19.5°C
Wind
4.0 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.9 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:3002:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.3–1.2 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed2.8 km/h maxWater temperature19.2°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature19.1°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
08:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.3°C
14:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.3°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.2°C
14:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.2°C
20:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 19.2°C
Catalog depth3–12 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Sep

Peak month

Sep 17.2°

Jan9.6°
Feb8.6°
Mar8.3°
Apr9.3°
May11.1°
Jun13.3°
Jul15.5°
Aug17.1°
Sep17.2°
Oct16.0°
Nov13.8°
Dec11.5°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 8 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Small-spotted catshark
Scyliorhinus canicula
DeepLog9
Slipper limpet
Crepidula fornicata
DeepLog6
Sepia
Sepia officinalis
DeepLog4
Northern dog whelk
Nucella lapillus
DeepLog3
Whelk
Buccinum undatum
DeepLog3
Eulalia clavigera
DeepLog1
Pleuronectes platessa
Nearby OBIS observations40
Solea solea
Nearby OBIS observations14
Buglossidium luteum
Nearby OBIS observations13
Callionymus lyra
Nearby OBIS observations11
Limanda limanda
Nearby OBIS observations10
Larus argentatus
Nearby OBIS observations8
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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