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Epave “La Pecorella“

The "La Pecorella" wreck is a popular dive site located in the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, France. This dive offers an exciting exploration of a 45-meter-long cement carrier named "La pinella". It sank in November 1965 after hitting the Pecorella rocks while seeking refuge from a storm off the coast of Corsica.

Divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, can enjoy this dive. The wreck is easily visible from the surface, with the bow resting at 6 meters and the bottom at 13 meters. With a maximum visibility of 21 meters, divers can fully appreciate the well-preserved condition of the ship and even enter the passageways and holds.

The "La Pecorella" wreck provides a diverse marine habitat. Schools of sars, amberjacks, and castagnoles seek shelter around the vessel. Divers will also encounter colorful nudibranchs, large dorades, sea pounds, conger eels, and other fascinating marine species depending on the season. What makes this dive even more enchanting is the interplay of light and the presence of the eye of St. Lucia, creating a captivating underwater scenery.

Located near Testa, La Testa, Cala Rossa, Lecci, Sartène, and other beautiful coastal areas, this dive site offers an unforgettable experience for divers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, don't miss the opportunity to explore the "La Pecorella" wreck and its vibrant underwater ecosystem.

Diving Conditions Score for Epave “La Pecorella“

8.4
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Epave “La Pecorella“

Depth

13m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Epave “La Pecorella“

Wave Height

0.1m

Wind Speed

7.1 m/s

Water Temp

24.6°C

Visibility

40.26km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.85s

Air Temperature

30°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Epave “La Pecorella“
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Dive Score Chart for Epave “La Pecorella“

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.623120567375889/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 0.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 9.044061302681994/10.

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

Sunrise at Epave “La Pecorella“: 06:00
Sunset at Epave “La Pecorella“: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Epave “La Pecorella“ 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: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.12m (4.7s), Wind: 0.4 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 0.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Epave “La Pecorella“
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Epave “La Pecorella“

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 Epave “La Pecorella“

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.8/10

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

Best Months for Epave “La Pecorella“

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.6

Ideal Conditions for Epave “La Pecorella“

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.3m / 56.8ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Epave “La Pecorella“

Epave “La Pecorella“ shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.8°C) and January the coldest (5.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 18, 2026

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