Heather Island

United Kingdom

Heather Island

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
34Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
6.7 s
Swell
0.3 m
8.1 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
12.7°C
Wind
11.5 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
12:45–12:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature12.7°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.4–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature12.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature12.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature12.3°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 12.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.6°C
18:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 12.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 12.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.4°C
18:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 12.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 12.3°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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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

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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