Plymouth Breakwater

United Kingdom

Plymouth Breakwater

10–14 mMax Depth
boatEntry
59Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
6.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
10.0 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
16.1°C
Wind
17.6 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.4 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:00–17:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.4–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature16.1°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–2.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature15.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–2.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature15.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves2.5–3.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
22:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
04:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
10:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
16:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
22:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.7°C
04:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
10:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 15.5°C
22:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
04:00
Waves: 3.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
10:00
Waves: 3.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.0°C
Catalog depth10–14 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: mild
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

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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
Snakelocks anemone
Anemonia viridis
DeepLog7
Tompot blenny
Parablennius gattorugine
DeepLog7
Orange-clubbed nudibranch
Limacia clavigera
DeepLog5
European conger
Conger conger
DeepLog4
Sea star
Asterina gibbosa
DeepLog4
Transparent limpet
Patella pellucida
DeepLog4
Ballan wrasse
Labrus bergylta
DeepLog3
Jewel anemone
Corynactis viridis
DeepLog3
Nursehound
Scyliorhinus stellaris
DeepLog3
Plum anemone
Actinia equina
DeepLog3
Polycera kernowensis
DeepLog3
Ringneck blenny
Parablennius pilicornis
DeepLog3
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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