Cascades
This dive site is located in the old Canal Soulange, which is no longer in use. It boasts an interesting location near Parc des Ancres, where you can explore numerous old ship anchors. The site offers shallow depths and tranquil waters, making it an ideal spot for divers of all levels. However, it's important to be cautious about disturbing the sediment since it can easily become silted up.
During the early spring, divers may even have the chance to encounter the fascinating greath salamander. For more details about this dive site, please visit our website.
Visibility at this dive site reaches up to 7 meters, while the maximum depth goes down to 25 meters. It is highly recommended for both beginner and advanced divers. Additionally, this dive site is located in Canada, specifically in Pointe Beaudette, Rivière-Beaudette, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Montérégie, Quebec, J0P 1R0, Canada.
During the early spring, divers may even have the chance to encounter the fascinating greath salamander. For more details about this dive site, please visit our website.
Visibility at this dive site reaches up to 7 meters, while the maximum depth goes down to 25 meters. It is highly recommended for both beginner and advanced divers. Additionally, this dive site is located in Canada, specifically in Pointe Beaudette, Rivière-Beaudette, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Montérégie, Quebec, J0P 1R0, Canada.
Diving Conditions Score for Cascades
5.3
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cascades
Depth
25m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cascades
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
8.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
31.5km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
15.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cascades
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Dive Score Chart for Cascades
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.108833333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 6.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.513333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cascades: 06:00
Sunset at Cascades: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cascades 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
7:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 6.8 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 6.1 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 6.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CascadesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cascades
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 Cascades
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cascades
January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.0
December
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Cascades
Water Temp
21.3°C / 70.3°F
July
Visibility
14.6m / 47.9ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cascades
Cascades shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.3°C) and January the coldest (-15.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). May 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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