Grand coude de Kele
Discover an abundant marine life including schools of grey reef sharks, nudibranchs, white tip sharks, coral crabs, leopard sharks, and impressive barracudas. With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 25m, this dive site in France guarantees a remarkable underwater adventure for divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Located near New Caledonia and within the majestic waters of France, this site offers a unique diving experience that is truly awe-inspiring. Plan your dive excursion today and prepare to explore the wonders of this remarkable underwater sanctuary.
Diving Conditions Score for Grand coude de Kele
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Grand coude de Kele
Depth
25m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Grand coude de Kele
Wave Height
1.84m
Wind Speed
21.2 m/s
Water Temp
23.2°C
Visibility
32.82km
Cloud Cover
60%
Wave Period
9.8s
Air Temperature
20.6°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Dive Score Chart for Grand coude de Kele
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.079466666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.86m, Wind 15.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 5.688833333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Grand coude de Kele 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.
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.86m (9.85s), Wind: 15.5 m/s
Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.8m, Wind: 16.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Grand coude de KeleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grand coude de Kele
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 Grand coude de Kele
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Grand coude de Kele
Ideal Conditions for Grand coude de Kele
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
March
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Grand coude de Kele
Grand coude de Kele follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (23.9°C) and October the coldest (19.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 29, 2026