Cap Béar
While exploring the Cap BEAR site, divers will have the opportunity to encounter various marine species. The vibrant underwater ecosystem is home to seabreams, castagnoles, wrasses, and moray eels. Additionally, divers may have the chance to observe fascinating creatures such as lobsters and nudibranchs.
With a maximum visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive site provides divers with an immersive and captivating experience. Located in France, specifically in Port-Vendres, Céret, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 66660, the Cap BEAR site offers a convenient diving location for those exploring the region. Discover the wonders of the underwater world at this remarkable dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Cap Béar
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cap Béar
Depth
15m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cap Béar
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
40.7 m/s
Water Temp
21.1°C
Visibility
40.22km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.8s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cap Béar
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.398225850340136/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.736732026143791/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cap Béar 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.
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.16m (2.45s), Wind: 2.6 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cap BéarAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cap Béar
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 Cap Béar
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cap Béar
Ideal Conditions for Cap Béar
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
17.9m / 58.7ft
December
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cap Béar
Cap Béar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.2°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 18, 2026