United Kingdom

Selsey Lifeboat Station

5–8 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

13Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.5 m

3.4 s

Swell

0.2 m

3.4 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

16.7°C

Wind

9.7 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.5 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

02:15–02:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed2.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.5–0.9 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C

TodayChallenging

Waves0.9–2.1 mCurrent speed2.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves2.0–2.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.2°C

Next 72 hours

02:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 16.7°C

08:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 2.0 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

14:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

20:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 2.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

02:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

08:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 3.1 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

14:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.6 km/h

Water temperature: 16.6°C

02:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 2.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.5°C

08:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 1.7 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

14:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 2.5 km/h

Water temperature: 16.4°C

20:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 16.2°C

Catalog depth5–8 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 17.7°

Jan9.0°

Feb8.1°

Mar8.0°

Apr9.3°

May11.4°

Jun14.0°

Jul16.2°

Aug17.7°

Sep17.3°

Oct15.7°

Nov13.2°

Dec10.7°

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

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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

Whelk

Buccinum undatum

DeepLog5

Slipper limpet

Crepidula fornicata

DeepLog3

Plum anemone

Actinia equina

DeepLog2

Blue mussel

Mytilus edulis

DeepLog1

Common limpet

Patella vulgata

DeepLog1

Common periwinkle

Littorina littorea

DeepLog1

Eulalia clavigera

DeepLog1

European seabass

Dicentrarchus labrax

DeepLog1

Northern dog whelk

Nucella lapillus

DeepLog1

Psammechinus miliaris

DeepLog1

Saddle shell

Anomia ephippium

DeepLog1

Small-spotted catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

DeepLog1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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