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épave du Liban

The wreck of the Lebanon, a liner that sank on 17 June 1903 near the Ile Maïre in France, offers a captivating diving experience for advanced divers. Resting at a depth of over thirty meters, this dive site is accessible to those with sufficient expertise. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 32m, divers can explore the remnants of the ship and encounter a variety of marine life, including groupers, mostelles, scorpion fish, and moray eels. Located near Rue Désiré Pelaprat in Les Goudes, Marseille, this underwater site promises an unforgettable adventure for diving enthusiasts.

Diving Conditions Score for épave du Liban

8.6
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for épave du Liban

Depth

32m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for épave du Liban

Wave Height

0.22m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

24.6°C

Visibility

42.72km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.7s

Air Temperature

26.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for épave du Liban
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Dive Score Chart for épave du Liban

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.823333333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 7.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.32/10.

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

Sunrise at épave du Liban : 06:00
Sunset at épave du Liban : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at épave du Liban 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.26m (5s), Wind: 7.9 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for épave du Liban
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at épave du Liban

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 épave du Liban

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.1/10

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

Best Months for épave du Liban

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for épave du Liban

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.6°C / 78.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.2m / 49.9ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for épave du Liban

épave du Liban shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.6°C) and January the coldest (3.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 21, 2026

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