Bécon-les-Granits
Welcome to the Bécon-les-Granits quarry in France, just 20 minutes away from Angers. This exceptional freshwater diving site offers a unique experience for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers. It is especially ideal for advanced and expert divers seeking training in deep water, reduced visibility, and XR.
Immerse yourself in the expansive underwater world of the quarry, with access to a maximum depth of 50m for XR diving. You can explore this depth through three gangways measuring 3 and 5m, or choose to explore the plateau at 12m, offering a depth of 20m. The 5m visibility ensures a clear view of the stunning underwater landscapes.
The Bécon-les-Granits quarry boasts excellent facilities to enhance your diving experience. On land, you'll find two spacious classrooms, a convenient changing room, a catering room, and a bar where you can unwind after an exhilarating day. Underwater, two small wrecks have been purposely sunk for your enjoyment, along with the captivating artificer's house waiting to be discovered at 40m.
Whether you're interested in advanced training or simply want to enjoy the underwater wonders, the Bécon-les-Granits quarry provides the perfect conditions for a wide variety of training workshops. Plan your visit to this remarkable dive site and embark on an unforgettable diving adventure.
Immerse yourself in the expansive underwater world of the quarry, with access to a maximum depth of 50m for XR diving. You can explore this depth through three gangways measuring 3 and 5m, or choose to explore the plateau at 12m, offering a depth of 20m. The 5m visibility ensures a clear view of the stunning underwater landscapes.
The Bécon-les-Granits quarry boasts excellent facilities to enhance your diving experience. On land, you'll find two spacious classrooms, a convenient changing room, a catering room, and a bar where you can unwind after an exhilarating day. Underwater, two small wrecks have been purposely sunk for your enjoyment, along with the captivating artificer's house waiting to be discovered at 40m.
Whether you're interested in advanced training or simply want to enjoy the underwater wonders, the Bécon-les-Granits quarry provides the perfect conditions for a wide variety of training workshops. Plan your visit to this remarkable dive site and embark on an unforgettable diving adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Bécon-les-Granits
5.3
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bécon-les-Granits
Depth
30m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Bécon-les-Granits
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
39.22km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
36.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bécon-les-Granits
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Dive Score Chart for Bécon-les-Granits
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.793333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 12.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.533333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bécon-les-Granits: 06:00
Sunset at Bécon-les-Granits: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bécon-les-Granits 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: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 12.6 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 7.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bécon-les-GranitsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bécon-les-Granits
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 Bécon-les-Granits
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bécon-les-Granits
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Bécon-les-Granits
Water Temp
24.7°C / 76.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bécon-les-Granits
Bécon-les-Granits shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.7°C) and December the coldest (20.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026
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