Centre de Plongée la Baleine
Whale Dive Pit, located near Portes de Paris in France, is easily accessible via metro line 13 "St Denis Université" and the A1 freeway, taking the St Denis Université exit at the Porte de La Chapelle on the ring road. This dive site features a 10-meter-long plateau with a depth of 3 meters, as well as a large cylindrical structure at a depth of 10 meters. It is an ideal location for beginners and first-level diving courses. The site is situated at 23, Rue de la Liberté, Allende, Floréal - Allende - Mutuelle, Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 93200, France. Please note that the visibility at this site is currently 0m, with a maximum depth of 10m.
Diving Conditions Score for Centre de Plongée la Baleine
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Centre de Plongée la Baleine
Depth
10m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Centre de Plongée la Baleine
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
8.7 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
37.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
25.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Centre de Plongée la Baleine
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Dive Score Chart for Centre de Plongée la Baleine
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.8933333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.443333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Centre de Plongée la Baleine: 06:00
Sunset at Centre de Plongée la Baleine: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Centre de Plongée la Baleine 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
12:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 4.1 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Centre de Plongée la BaleineAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Centre de Plongée la Baleine
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 Centre de Plongée la Baleine
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Centre de Plongée la Baleine
January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Centre de Plongée la Baleine
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
July
Visibility
17.6m / 57.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Centre de Plongée la Baleine
Centre de Plongée la Baleine shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.2°C) and January the coldest (0.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 23, 2026
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