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Cap Benat

Located at the southern end of the commune of Bormes, this dive site offers a very sheltered environment despite the strong westerly wind. The main attraction here is the islet of Cristaou, surrounded by a series of delightful creeks that are perfect for exploration.

Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life at this site, including octopus and small red scorpion fish. The islet of Cristaou is known for its intricate network of crevices, holes, and cracks, which provide homes for small moray eels and an abundance of Apogons.

With a maximum depth of 14m and excellent visibility reaching up to 19m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Situated in France, specifically in Bormes-les-Mimosas, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, this location is easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater experience.

Plan your dive at Le Cristaou, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and captivating marine life of this remarkable dive site in France.

Diving Conditions Score for Cap Benat

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Cap Benat

Depth

14m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Cap Benat

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

12.3 m/s

Water Temp

24.1°C

Visibility

41.68km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

4.05s

Air Temperature

29.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cap Benat
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Dive Score Chart for Cap Benat

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.933333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.614444444444445/10.

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

Sunrise at Cap Benat: 06:00
Sunset at Cap Benat: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cap Benat 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
6:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.75s), Wind: 4 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cap Benat
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cap Benat

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 Benat

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 Cap Benat

January
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Cap Benat

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.8m / 51.8ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cap Benat

Cap Benat shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (5.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 22, 2026

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