The Ledges

United Kingdom

The Ledges

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.3 m
4.7 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.2 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
16.6°C
Wind
26.3 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.3–2.4 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–2.3 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature16.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.7–4.3 mCurrent speed3.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.4°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.7–2.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.0°C
Next 72 hours
05:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
17:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
23:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.2°C
05:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
11:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
05:00
Waves: 3.1 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.6°C
11:00
Waves: 3.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.3°C
17:00
Waves: 3.9 m
Current speed: 3.1 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
23:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°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

Sep 17.2°

Jan9.6°
Feb8.6°
Mar8.3°
Apr9.3°
May11.1°
Jun13.3°
Jul15.5°
Aug17.1°
Sep17.2°
Oct16.0°
Nov13.8°
Dec11.5°
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

reefsalt 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
Small-spotted catshark
Scyliorhinus canicula
DeepLog13
Plum anemone
Actinia equina
DeepLog9
Whelk
Buccinum undatum
DeepLog8
Slipper limpet
Crepidula fornicata
DeepLog5
Northern dog whelk
Nucella lapillus
DeepLog4
Snakelocks anemone
Anemonia viridis
DeepLog4
Common seal
Phoca vitulina
DeepLog3
Sepia
Sepia officinalis
DeepLog3
Shan
Lipophrys pholis
DeepLog3
Strawberry anemone
Actinia fragacea
DeepLog3
Common limpet
Patella vulgata
DeepLog2
Native oyster
Ostrea edulis
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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