Helvetia

United Kingdom

Helvetia

5 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
33Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
2.0 m
10.3 s
Swell
2.0 m
8.9 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
16.9°C
Wind
25.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-2.8 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves1.4–2.1 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.7–1.4 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
09:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
15:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
21:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
03:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
Catalog depth0–5 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 16.8°

Jan8.7°
Feb8.0°
Mar8.0°
Apr9.2°
May11.1°
Jun13.4°
Jul15.5°
Aug16.8°
Sep16.6°
Oct15.1°
Nov12.7°
Dec10.3°
Current: moderate
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

wreckshoresalt 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
Northern dog whelk
Nucella lapillus
DeepLog10
Plum anemone
Actinia equina
DeepLog9
Sand mason
Lanice conchilega
DeepLog6
Small-spotted catshark
Scyliorhinus canicula
DeepLog6
Rhizostoma octopus
DeepLog5
Banded donax
Donax vittatus
DeepLog3
Serpent brittle star
Ophiura ophiura
DeepLog3
Shan
Lipophrys pholis
DeepLog3
Snakelocks anemone
Anemonia viridis
DeepLog3
Atlantic gray seal
Halichoerus grypus
DeepLog2
Curled octopus
Eledone cirrhosa
DeepLog2
Rayed trough shell
Mactra stultorum
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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