West Hoe

United Kingdom

West Hoe

3–10 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.1 m
7.3 s
Swell
0.8 m
7.5 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
17.0°C
Wind
12.6 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.7 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.6–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature17.0°C
Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.8°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.5°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
Next 72 hours
07:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
19:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.0°C
01:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.9°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.7°C
13:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.8°C
01:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
07:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
13:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.5°C
01:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
Catalog depth3–10 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-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: 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

shoresalt Waterbeginner 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
Common periwinkle
Littorina littorea
DeepLog1
Northern dog whelk
Nucella lapillus
DeepLog1
Scaly-armed brittlestar
Amphipholis squamata
DeepLog1
Zostera marina
Nearby OBIS observations7
Asterina gibbosa
Nearby OBIS observations5
Cliona celata
Nearby OBIS observations4
Facelina auriculata
Nearby OBIS observations4
Necora puber
Nearby OBIS observations4
Nemertesia antennina
Nearby OBIS observations4
Actinia fragacea
Nearby OBIS observations3
Actinothoe sphyrodeta
Nearby OBIS observations3
Alcyonium digitatum
Nearby OBIS observations3
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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