Bass Rock

United Kingdom

Bass Rock

8–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
16Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
4.6 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.9 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
12.5°C
Wind
4.3 km/h
→ N
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
15:45–15:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature12.4°C
Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.4–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature11.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature12.4°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 12.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 11.9°C
03:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 11.4°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 11.3°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.0°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 12.4°C
Catalog depth8–30 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

May-Sep

Peak month

Aug 14.1°

Jan6.9°
Feb6.1°
Mar6.2°
Apr7.3°
May9.3°
Jun11.6°
Jul13.6°
Aug14.1°
Sep13.2°
Oct11.8°
Nov10.1°
Dec8.3°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 10 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

pinnaclesalt 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
Plum anemone
Actinia equina
DeepLog11
Common periwinkle
Littorina littorea
DeepLog3
Red starfish
Asterias rubens
DeepLog3
Dead mans fingers
Alcyonium digitatum
DeepLog2
Moon jelly
Aurelia aurita
DeepLog2
Sun jellyfish
Cyanea capillata
DeepLog2
Whelk
Buccinum undatum
DeepLog2
Atlantic gray seal
Halichoerus grypus
DeepLog1
Balthic macoma
Macoma balthica
DeepLog1
Common limpet
Patella vulgata
DeepLog1
Coryne pusilla
DeepLog1
Northern dog whelk
Nucella lapillus
DeepLog1
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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