Challière
Access to this dive site is provided through steps that lead to a small beach, which can sometimes be crowded. The slope of the site is quite steep, requiring divers to have good stabilization skills. As you descend, you'll notice beautiful formations that resemble giant steps.
At shallow depths, you'll have the opportunity to spot common and sun perch. Many of these fish find refuge in a large fault that is present in the area. The rock faces in this dive site are also covered in mussels, adding to the scenic beauty.
With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 31 meters, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers. Located in France, specifically in Brison-Saint-Innocent, Chambéry, Savoy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this site is conveniently close to Entrée du Tunnel de Brison. Explore the underwater wonders of this captivating dive site during your underwater adventures in France.
At shallow depths, you'll have the opportunity to spot common and sun perch. Many of these fish find refuge in a large fault that is present in the area. The rock faces in this dive site are also covered in mussels, adding to the scenic beauty.
With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 31 meters, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers. Located in France, specifically in Brison-Saint-Innocent, Chambéry, Savoy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this site is conveniently close to Entrée du Tunnel de Brison. Explore the underwater wonders of this captivating dive site during your underwater adventures in France.
Diving Conditions Score for Challière
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Challière
Depth
31m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Challière
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
6.6 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
38.28km
Cloud Cover
57%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
31.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Challière
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Dive Score Chart for Challière
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.873333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.213333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Challière: 06:00
Sunset at Challière: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Challière 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
8:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.4 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ChallièreAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Challière
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 Challière
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Challière
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Challière
Water Temp
24.2°C / 75.6°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Challière
Challière shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.2°C) and January the coldest (-0.7°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026
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