Stack Rocks

United Kingdom

Stack Rocks

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
7.0 s
Swell
0.7 m
5.1 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
17.5°C
Wind
11.9 km/h
→ S
Sea level
-1.1 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
17:1517:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature17.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed3.1 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.0–2.2 mCurrent speed3.2 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.6–2.0 mCurrent speed3.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
23:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
05:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
05:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
11:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
17:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 2.5 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
23:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
05:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 2.8 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
11:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 3.0 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
Catalog depth5–20 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Sep

Peak month

Aug 16.5°

Jan9.3°
Feb8.5°
Mar8.3°
Apr9.3°
May11.1°
Jun13.4°
Jul15.5°
Aug16.5°
Sep16.1°
Oct14.8°
Nov13.0°
Dec11.0°
Current: strong
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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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Facelina auriculata
DeepLog6
Northern red anemone
Urticina felina
DeepLog2
Feather star
Antedon bifida
DeepLog1
Jewel anemone
Corynactis viridis
DeepLog1
Lined polycera sea slug
Polycera quadrilineata
DeepLog1
Nursehound
Scyliorhinus stellaris
DeepLog1
Plum anemone
Actinia equina
DeepLog1
Spotted sea hare
Aplysia punctata
DeepLog1
Thornback ray
Raja clavata
DeepLog1
Harbour porpoise
Phocoena phocoena
Nearby OBIS observations5
Alcyonium digitatum
Nearby OBIS observations4
Austrominius modestus
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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