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Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

Off the coast of Sainte-Luce in France, this dive site offers a breathtaking diversity of corals. With a 7-meter anchorage at plateau level, divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers, can explore its wonders. The site features a series of plateaus and drop-offs that extend up to a maximum depth of 30 meters.

As you descend into the crystal-clear water with a visibility of 18 meters, you'll be treated to an enchanting spectacle. Schools of manioc gracefully glide past you, while kingfish elegantly follow suit in the open water. Keep an eye out for the mesmerizing shoals of pagras, appearing in the distance but remaining a respectful distance away.

The coral mounds and impressive fan-shaped gorgonians create a stunning backdrop to your dive. However, exercise caution not to venture too far into the plateau towards the end of your dive, as it can make it challenging to return to the boat.

For a truly unforgettable experience, consider scheduling a night dive in August or September. This is when the site comes alive with the captivating phenomenon of coral spawning. Don't miss out on this extraordinary spectacle.

Located close to Sainte-Luce, Le Marin in Martinique, this dive site offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of this region. Divechamp.com recommends adding this enchanting dive site to your list of must-visit locations.

Diving Conditions Score for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

7.2
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

Depth

17m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

Wave Height

1.64m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

28.3°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

6.5s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce
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Dive Score Chart for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.746666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.64m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.246666666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce: 06:00
Sunset at Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce 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: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.64m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.64m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

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 Caye de Sainte-Luce

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.4°C / 70.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce

Grande Caye de Sainte-Luce shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.4°C) and December the coldest (17.4°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: 15 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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