Swanage Pier

United Kingdom

Swanage Pier

5–10 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Planning signal80/100
Waves
0.2 m
5.8 s
Swell
0.2 m
4.8 s
Current speed
3.1 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
16.7°C
Wind
2.2 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.4 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedChallenging
Planning window
03:0004:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.4 mCurrent speed3.9 km/h maxWater temperature17.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.3–0.8 mCurrent speed4.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.5°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed5.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed4.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 3.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 3.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.7°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
Catalog depth5–10 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 17.5°

Jan9.1°
Feb8.3°
Mar8.2°
Apr9.3°
May11.3°
Jun13.8°
Jul16.0°
Aug17.5°
Sep17.2°
Oct15.6°
Nov13.2°
Dec10.8°
Current: mild
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

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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
Sepia
Sepia officinalis
DeepLog4
Red-banded jellyfish
Chrysaora hysoscella
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Ballan wrasse
Labrus bergylta
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Native oyster
Ostrea edulis
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Sea stickleback
Spinachia spinachia
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Tompot blenny
Parablennius gattorugine
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Warrty dorid
Doris verrucosa
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Black-faced blenny
Tripterygion delaisi
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Blue mussel
Mytilus edulis
DeepLog1
Chinese cup-and-saucer
Calyptraea chinensis
DeepLog1
Common paddock
Pholas dactylus
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Corkwing wrasse
Symphodus melops
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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