James Egan Layne Wreck

United Kingdom

James Egan Layne Wreck

10–24 mMax Depth
boatEntry
24Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
4.5 s
Swell
0.2 m
8.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
16.6°C
Wind
19.8 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-1.2 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–2.0 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–2.6 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.9–3.8 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.0°C
Next 72 hours
19:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
01:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
07:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
13:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
19:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
01:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
07:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
13:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
19:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
01:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
07:00
Waves: 3.8 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
13:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
Catalog depth10–24 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-Oct

Peak month

Aug 16.9°

Jan10.4°
Feb9.7°
Mar9.4°
Apr10.2°
May11.9°
Jun14.3°
Jul16.2°
Aug16.9°
Sep16.0°
Oct14.8°
Nov13.3°
Dec11.7°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 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

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
Strawberry anemone
Actinia fragacea
DeepLog6
Plum anemone
Actinia equina
DeepLog4
Northern dog whelk
Nucella lapillus
DeepLog3
Corkwing wrasse
Symphodus melops
DeepLog2
Red-banded jellyfish
Chrysaora hysoscella
DeepLog2
Spiny starfish
Marthasterias glacialis
DeepLog2
Sword razor shell
Ensis siliqua
DeepLog2
Banded donax
Donax vittatus
DeepLog1
Blue mussel
Mytilus edulis
DeepLog1
Cuckoo wrasse
Labrus mixtus
DeepLog1
Daisy anemone
Actinothoe sphyrodeta
DeepLog1
European conger
Conger conger
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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