Black Cat Beach

United Kingdom

Black Cat Beach

3–12 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
6Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.0 s
Swell
0.4 m
6.8 s
Current speed
2.3 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
17.2°C
Wind
14.0 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-1.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
22:30–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Wed, Oct 14Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature17.2°C
Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature17.3°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature17.3°C
Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°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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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

shoresalt Waterbeginner 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
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 observations37
Solea solea
Nearby OBIS observations14
Buglossidium luteum
Nearby OBIS observations12
Callionymus lyra
Nearby OBIS observations12
Limanda limanda
Nearby OBIS observations10
Chelidonichthys lucerna
Nearby OBIS observations8
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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