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Grande Baie

Located just a short 20-minute drive from the port, dive enthusiasts will discover a captivating underwater paradise. This expansive dive site features a vast plateau that stretches from 3 to 10 meters deep, gradually descending to greater depths. With convenient steps at 20 and 40 meters, divers can explore the magnificent depths of up to 58 meters.

Immerse yourself in a thriving ecosystem adorned with an abundance of vibrant flora and fauna. Prepare to encounter a remarkable array of marine life, including dentex, barracuda, sars, lobster, moray eels, conger eels, salpas, sepias, squid, octopus, groupers, tuna, and amberjack. This captivating dive site promises breathtaking wildlife sightings that never fail to impress.

Renowned as one of the most versatile and well-protected dive spots off Cap Ferrat, this underwater gem welcomes divers of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, you can embark on an unforgettable underwater journey.

Situated in the beautiful country of France, specifically in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Nice, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, this dive site offers easy accessibility and unparalleled natural beauty. So, don your gear, explore the depths, and experience the wonders that await you in this enchanting underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Grande Baie

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 Grande Baie

Depth

24m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Grande Baie

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

5.5 m/s

Water Temp

25.4°C

Visibility

38.78km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.95s

Air Temperature

30.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Grande Baie
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Dive Score Chart for Grande Baie

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.456666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.918724279835391/10.

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

Sunrise at Grande Baie: 06:00
Sunset at Grande Baie: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Grande Baie 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: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.16m (4s), Wind: 1.5 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 1.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Grande Baie
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grande Baie

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 Grande Baie

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.1/10

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

Best Months for Grande Baie

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 9.0

Ideal Conditions for Grande Baie

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.6m / 61.0ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Grande Baie

Grande Baie shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (4.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026

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