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Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

The Le Sor wreck, situated off the coast of Saint-Cyprien, is a beloved dive spot for both beginner and advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 28 meters, this accessible site offers a glimpse into the underwater world. Explore the depths and encounter fascinating marine life such as conger eels, spiny lobsters, lobsters, and a diverse array of slugs. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this French dive destination.

Diving Conditions Score for Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

6.5
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 Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

Depth

28m

Visibility

4m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

Wave Height

0.72m

Wind Speed

42.5 m/s

Water Temp

20.4°C

Visibility

34.12km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.7s

Air Temperature

23°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Épave La Péniche, Le SOR
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Dive Score Chart for Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.749590909090909/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.1640329218106995/10.

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

Sunrise at Épave La Péniche, Le SOR: 06:00
Sunset at Épave La Péniche, Le SOR: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Épave La Péniche, Le SOR 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.34m (2.75s), Wind: 6.7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 15.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Épave La Péniche, Le SOR
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

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 La Péniche, Le SOR

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.4/10

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

Best Months for Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.9m / 58.7ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Épave La Péniche, Le SOR

Épave La Péniche, Le SOR shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.2°C) and January the coldest (4.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 19, 2026

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