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M.A.D.

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M.A.D. at a glance

M.A.D. is a dive site in United Kingdom. Typically most favorable May · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 11°C (52°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 17:00 · sunset 16:49

Forecast for this hour · 13:00 · run 7 h ago
1.0 m (3.3 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 11°C · seasonal avg 13°C ( · Forecast 52°F · seasonal avg 56°F)

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sat
Mon11:00–17:00 moderate

1.0 m waves · 16 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

TueNo window

2.3 m waves · 21 kn wind (7.5 ft waves · 21 kn wind)

Wed8:00–14:00 moderate, 14:00–17:00 favorable

1.4 m waves · 13 kn wind (4.7 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Thu8:00–17:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri8:00–17:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat8:00–17:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sun8:00–17:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:23 · Sunrise 7:00 · Sunset 16:49 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.7 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 05:26 GMT

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  2. February, 64% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (45°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  4. April, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  5. May, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  7. July, 83% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  8. August, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  9. September, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  10. October, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  11. November, 66% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  12. December, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

May has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

M.A.D. is a dive site located in United Kingdom.

No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.

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