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Dent de requin

Located in France, the Dent de Requin dive site offers a thrilling experience for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 14 meters and visibility of 24 meters, this site provides ample opportunities to explore its rocky plateau and discover a diverse array of marine species.

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

7.9
Good

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

beginner
advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dent de requin
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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.

Sunrise at Dent de requin: 06:00
Sunset at Dent de requin: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
7:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.26m (5.5s), Wind: 3.4 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 2.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Dent de requin
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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

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

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

Best Months for Dent de requin

January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Dent de requin

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.3°C / 79.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.3m / 53.5ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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