Heather Island

United Kingdom

Heather Island

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
34Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
5.8 s
Swell
0.5 m
3.8 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
14.7°C
Wind
11.9 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-1.0 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:4518:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature14.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature14.7°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves0.9–1.5 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature14.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.2–1.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature14.2°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 14.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.7°C
12:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 14.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 14.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 14.6°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.6°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 14.5°C
00:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
06:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
Catalog depth15–30 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 13.8°

Jan8.4°
Feb7.7°
Mar7.5°
Apr8.2°
May9.7°
Jun11.5°
Jul13.0°
Aug13.8°
Sep13.7°
Oct12.9°
Nov11.4°
Dec9.9°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 7.5 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

wallsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Sun jellyfish
Cyanea capillata
DeepLog11
Rhizostoma octopus
DeepLog9
Phialella quadrata
DeepLog7
Moon jelly
Aurelia aurita
DeepLog6
Hydrozoan
Muggiaea atlantica
DeepLog5
Hydrozoan
Hybocodon prolifer
DeepLog5
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog4
Proboscidactyla stellata
DeepLog4
Hydrozoan
Melicertum octocostatum
DeepLog3
Hydrozoan
Rathkea octopunctata
DeepLog3
Red-banded jellyfish
Chrysaora hysoscella
DeepLog3
Common edible cockle
Cerastoderma edule
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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