Charpignat
Launching from the steps near the convenient parking lot, this dive site offers a gentle slope to a depth of approximately 6m. As you descend further, the slope becomes slightly steeper, revealing an intriguing rowboat resting at around 5m, just outside the harbor channel.
Divers exploring this site will have the opportunity to encounter a variety of aquatic life, including perch, crayfish, pike, and catfish. The respiratory hernia descends to a depth of around 10m, providing further exploration potential.
With a visibility of approximately 7m, this dive site in France offers an immersive experience for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, there is something to discover at this location. Its close proximity to Boulevard du Lac, Charpignat, Le Bourget-du-Lac, Chambéry, Savoy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 73370, France makes it easily accessible for divers in the area.
Please note that the maximum depth of this dive site is 28m, offering additional opportunities for advanced and expert divers seeking a deeper exploration. Prepare to be amazed by the underwater wonders that await you at this captivating dive site.
Divers exploring this site will have the opportunity to encounter a variety of aquatic life, including perch, crayfish, pike, and catfish. The respiratory hernia descends to a depth of around 10m, providing further exploration potential.
With a visibility of approximately 7m, this dive site in France offers an immersive experience for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, there is something to discover at this location. Its close proximity to Boulevard du Lac, Charpignat, Le Bourget-du-Lac, Chambéry, Savoy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 73370, France makes it easily accessible for divers in the area.
Please note that the maximum depth of this dive site is 28m, offering additional opportunities for advanced and expert divers seeking a deeper exploration. Prepare to be amazed by the underwater wonders that await you at this captivating dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Charpignat
5.5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Charpignat
Depth
28m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Charpignat
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
18.7 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
41.76km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
30.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Charpignat
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Dive Score Chart for Charpignat
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.873333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.373333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Charpignat: 06:00
Sunset at Charpignat: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Charpignat 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
6:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10.5 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 12.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CharpignatAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Charpignat
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 Charpignat
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 Charpignat
January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Charpignat
Water Temp
24.8°C / 76.6°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Charpignat
Charpignat shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.8°C) and January the coldest (-0.8°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 - Jul 3, 2026
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