Abessinia Wreck

United Kingdom

Abessinia Wreck

15–23 mMax Depth
boatEntry
47Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
4.0 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.3 s
Current speed
2.1 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
13.2°C
Wind
50.0 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.9 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
15:00–16:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Wed, Oct 14Watch
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.2°C
Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.5–1.0 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.2°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature13.1°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves0.8–1.4 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature13.0°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.1°C
08:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
Catalog depth15–23 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 14.5°

Jan7.4°
Feb6.5°
Mar6.4°
Apr7.2°
May9.1°
Jun11.6°
Jul13.9°
Aug14.5°
Sep13.0°
Oct11.6°
Nov10.4°
Dec8.8°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 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

wrecksalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Atlantic gray seal
Halichoerus grypus
DeepLog45
Orange-clubbed nudibranch
Limacia clavigera
DeepLog17
Dead mans fingers
Alcyonium digitatum
DeepLog7
Rose star
Crossaster papposus
DeepLog7
Red starfish
Asterias rubens
DeepLog5
Rock sculpin
Taurulus bubalis
DeepLog5
Northern red anemone
Urticina felina
DeepLog4
Rock gunnel
Pholis gunnellus
DeepLog4
Tritonia hombergii
DeepLog4
Ballan wrasse
Labrus bergylta
DeepLog3
Plumosa anemone
Metridium senile
DeepLog3
Yarrell's blenny
Chirolophis ascanii
DeepLog3
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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