Anse de la Mauresque
Located north of Port-Vendres, this dive site in the water is perfectly positioned to provide shelter from both the south wind and the Tramontane. With its accessibility to divers of all levels, this site offers a captivating underwater experience. Exploring the faults and coralligenous formations at a depth of 18 to 20 meters, divers can expect to encounter a rich variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, white gorgonians, and lobsters. The diverse ecosystem also attracts castagnoles, oblades, saupes, and sars. While exploring the depths, divers may also have the thrilling opportunity to spot dentex and barracuda on the hunt. With visibility reaching up to 7 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers. Dive into this remarkable underwater world and discover the hidden wonders of this dive site in the water, located just a short distance from the Sentier du Littoral in Port-Vendres, France.
Diving Conditions Score for Anse de la Mauresque
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Anse de la Mauresque
Depth
13m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Anse de la Mauresque
Wave Height
1.08m
Wind Speed
43.6 m/s
Water Temp
20.1°C
Visibility
40.28km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.05s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Anse de la Mauresque
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Dive Score Chart for Anse de la Mauresque
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.12/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 41.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.6382/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Anse de la Mauresque: 06:00
Sunset at Anse de la Mauresque: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Anse de la Mauresque 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.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.05s), Wind: 41.7 m/s
Safest Overall
14:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.05s), Wind: 43.4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 23.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Anse de la MauresqueAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Anse de la Mauresque
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 Anse de la Mauresque
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Anse de la Mauresque
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Anse de la Mauresque
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
17.9m / 58.7ft
December
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Anse de la Mauresque
Anse de la Mauresque shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and January the coldest (4.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.5m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 10, 2026
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