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Calafat

Located approximately forty minutes from the city center, this breathtaking dive site is perfect for seasoned divers. With depths ranging from 40 to 60 meters, it offers a thrilling deep diving experience amidst vibrant fields of red and white gorgonians.

Divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life including gorgonians, groupers, and various pelagic species. The site's unique geographical features and strong currents contribute to an exhilarating underwater atmosphere.

Situated in the picturesque waters of France, this dive site showcases a stunning plateau adorned with magnificent gorgonians. As you venture further, you will reach a dramatic drop-off where you can observe the Mediterranean's endemic species in their natural habitat.

With visibility reaching up to 8 meters and a maximum depth of 11 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced and expert divers seeking the thrill of exploring great depths. Close to the charming cities of Antibes, Grasse, and the Maritime Alps in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, it offers a convenient and unforgettable diving experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Calafat

8.6
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Calafat

Depth

11m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Calafat

Wave Height

0.18m

Wind Speed

9 m/s

Water Temp

25°C

Visibility

45.38km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.25s

Air Temperature

29.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.239607843137254/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 4.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.869113924050634/10.

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

Sunrise at Calafat: 06:00
Sunset at Calafat: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Calafat 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
8:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.2m (4.25s), Wind: 4.4 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 1.5 m/s

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

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 Calafat

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for Calafat

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Calafat

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Calafat

Calafat shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (5.4°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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