Balise des Magnons Est
One of the preferred dive sites for the "Mousquemers" (Jacques Yves Cousteau, Philippe Tailliez, and Frédéric Dumas) is the Sec au Amphores, also known as the Dry Amphorae. This name stems from the abundance of ancient pottery fragments scattered across the site. Alongside the typical Mediterranean species, you can spot various marine creatures such as groupers, barracudas, gilthead breams, and dentex. As you navigate through the interconnecting rocks, keep an eye out for fascinating marine life adorning the walls. The Sec au Amphores is located in close proximity to Sanary-sur-Mer, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 83110, France. With a maximum depth of 13 meters and zero visibility, this site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Dive into the spectacular underwater world of France's Sec au Amphores.
Diving Conditions Score for Balise des Magnons Est
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Balise des Magnons Est
Depth
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Balise des Magnons Est
Wave Height
0.1m
Wind Speed
6.3 m/s
Water Temp
23.5°C
Visibility
42.1km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
22.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Balise des Magnons Est
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Dive Score Chart for Balise des Magnons Est
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.170187265917603/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 5.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.837214611872145/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Balise des Magnons Est: 06:00
Sunset at Balise des Magnons Est: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Balise des Magnons Est 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
6:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.1m (4.45s), Wind: 5.4 m/s
Safest Overall
15:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.1m (4s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Balise des Magnons EstAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Balise des Magnons Est
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 Balise des Magnons Est
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Balise des Magnons Est
January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Balise des Magnons Est
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
July
Visibility
16.9m / 55.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Balise des Magnons Est
Balise des Magnons Est shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (5.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 18, 2026
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