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The Colorado is a popular dive site located in France. Situated in the beautiful waters near Mare e Monti, Porto Pollo / Porti Poddu, Serra-di-Ferro, Ajaccio, South Corsica, Corsica, Metropolitan France, this dive site offers a unique experience for divers of all levels - beginners, advanced, and experts alike.

At a depth of 5 meters, the dive site features a rock head that sets the stage for an exciting underwater adventure. On the inshore side, divers can explore a plateau ranging from 10 to 12 meters deep, while on the offshore side, a stunning drop-off extends from the north to the south, reaching depths of 40 to 45 meters.

With excellent visibility of approximately 18 meters, divers can fully appreciate the diverse marine life that inhabits this site. The Colorado is home to various species, including groupers, dentex, octopus, and a multitude of nudibranchs. These vibrant and fascinating creatures create a captivating underwater scene that is sure to leave divers in awe.

Whether you are a beginner looking to embark on your first diving adventure or an experienced diver seeking new challenges, the Colorado dive site in France is a must-visit destination. Its combination of natural beauty, diverse marine life, and accessible depths of up to 24 meters make it an ideal location for divers of all skill levels. Discover the wonders of the underwater world at the Colorado and create lasting memories on your next diving expedition.

Diving Conditions Score for colorado

6.1
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for colorado

Depth

24m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for colorado

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for colorado
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Dive Score Chart for colorado

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at colorado: 06:00
Sunset at colorado: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at colorado 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for colorado
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at colorado

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 colorado

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.1/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for colorado

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.9

Ideal Conditions for colorado

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.3°C / 79.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.4m / 60.4ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for colorado

colorado shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.3°C) and January the coldest (5.2°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). February 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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