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Amphion

Diving at this stunning dive site in France starts directly from the shore, making it easily accessible for local divers and visitors alike. The site boasts a diverse underwater landscape, featuring a plateau that extends up to 6 meters deep along the bank, making it an ideal location for first-time divers. Beyond the plateau, a gentle slope descends to depths of 60 meters and beyond, providing the perfect environment for various training courses.

The underwater flora at this dive site is a sight to behold, with an abundance of aquatic plants and a vast herbarium that forms a beautiful curtain between 4 and 6 meters deep during the summer months. As for the fauna, divers can expect to encounter a variety of species, including perches, féras, pikes, carps, tanches, shrimps, and crayfish.

This dive site is a haven for divers of all levels of experience. Beginners can come and have the incredible opportunity to discover the diverse lake fauna and flora, while experienced divers can explore the wrecks scattered throughout the site. The freshwater wrecks are home to a fascinating array of aquatic life, including the small blood red shrimp known as hemimysis anomala, which gather in massive balls within the submerged wrecks during winter. Additionally, the water clarity during winter is simply breathtaking.

Although the water may be cool, particularly in winter, it presents the perfect opportunity for divers to undergo training in dry suits. The summer months offer a more comfortable water temperature, reaching up to 26 degrees in the shallower depths before gradually cooling down as you descend and cross the thermocline.

With a maximum depth of 26 meters, this dive site offers a visibility of around 10 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of the underwater world. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this dive site promises an unforgettable experience. Dive into the depths of this extraordinary site and immerse yourself in the wonders of underwater exploration.

Diving Conditions Score for Amphion

7.1
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Amphion

Depth

26m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Amphion

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

5.5 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

36.26km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

25.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Amphion
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Dive Score Chart for Amphion

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.281633333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.605233333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Amphion: 06:00
Sunset at Amphion: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Amphion are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.2 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Amphion
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Amphion

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Amphion

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Amphion

January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Amphion

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.5°C / 74.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.3m / 53.5ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Amphion

Amphion shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.5°C) and January the coldest (0.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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