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Garo Belen

Located at the exit of L'aber Ildut, this dive site offers a depth range of 0-28m depending on the tide. It is suitable for divers of all levels, making it a perfect spot for beginners, advanced divers, and experts alike.
Discover the diverse species of Atlantic flora and fauna as you explore this underwater paradise. Keep an eye out for conger eels and lobsters hiding in the cracks and holes, while the walls are adorned with dog's teeth and bispires. Additionally, you'll have the chance to spot nudibranchs and dories during your dive.
With a visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 20m, this dive site in France promises an unforgettable underwater experience. It is conveniently located near Lavoir, Rue de la Corniche, Mezou Milin Avel, Lampaul-Plouarzel, Brest, Finistère, Brittany, Metropolitan France, 29810, France. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this captivating dive site and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Garo Belen

6.9
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 Garo Belen

Depth

20m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Garo Belen

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

14.9 m/s

Water Temp

20.3°C

Visibility

33.12km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

6.5s

Air Temperature

21.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Garo Belen
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Dive Score Chart for Garo Belen

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.897137198067633/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 16.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.4025/10.

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

Sunrise at Garo Belen: 06:00
Sunset at Garo Belen: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Garo Belen 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
11:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.56m (6.9s), Wind: 16.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
10:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.56m (6.9s), Wind: 6.2 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 16.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Garo Belen
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Garo Belen

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 Garo Belen

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 Garo Belen

January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Garo Belen

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

18.4°C / 65.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.6m / 51.2ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Garo Belen

Garo Belen shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.4°C) and December the coldest (3.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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). August 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 - Jul 10, 2026

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