The Meldon

United Kingdom

The Meldon

12–12 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.0 m
8.9 s
Swell
0.9 m
9.6 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
13.6°C
Wind
28.8 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature13.6°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.5°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.1–1.4 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.4°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
09:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
03:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.4°C
Catalog depth12 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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 13.7°

Jan8.6°
Feb7.7°
Mar7.6°
Apr8.2°
May9.5°
Jun11.3°
Jul12.8°
Aug13.7°
Sep13.7°
Oct13.0°
Nov11.6°
Dec10.1°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 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
Grey triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
DeepLog1
Painted topshell
Calliostoma zizyphinum
DeepLog1
Harbour porpoise
Phocoena phocoena
Nearby OBIS observations11
Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) smithii
Nearby OBIS observations5
Echinus esculentus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Herring gull
Larus argentatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Semibalanus balanoides
Nearby OBIS observations5
Alcyonium digitatum
Nearby OBIS observations4
Balanus crenatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Glycera alba
Nearby OBIS observations4
Malacoceros fuliginosus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Melinna palmata
Nearby OBIS observations4
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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