Dent de requin
The dive begins with a thrilling descent of approximately 20 meters, leading to an emerging rock that resembles the tooth of a shark. The site features overhanging formations and small faults, making it an ideal place for beginner divers to familiarize themselves with underwater exploration while encountering numerous fascinating species.
Throughout the year, the Dent de Requin dive site is teeming with marine life. Divers can expect to encounter colorful nudibranchs, vibrant peacock wrasse, elusive moray eels, and many other captivating creatures. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this site offers something for everyone.
Located near Cap Lardier, Sentier Littoral, La Croix-Valmer, Draguignan in the Var region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, the Dent de Requin dive site is conveniently accessible. Its stunning underwater landscape and abundance of marine life make it a must-visit destination for divers seeking an unforgettable diving experience in France.
Diving Conditions Score for Dent de requin
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Dent de requin
Depth
14m
Visibility
24m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Dent de requin
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
24.2 m/s
Water Temp
24.1°C
Visibility
47.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.75s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Dent de requin
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.698181818181817/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 3.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.322949852507374/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Dent de requin 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.
Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.26m (5.5s), Wind: 3.4 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 2.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Dent de requinAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dent de requin
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 Dent de requin
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Dent de requin
Ideal Conditions for Dent de requin
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
July
Visibility
16.3m / 53.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Dent de requin
Dent de requin 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 0.7m 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 20, 2026