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Grande Quairolles

Located in Quairolles, this dive site offers a breathtaking rock formation adorned with beautiful gorgonians. With depths ranging from 20 to 40 meters, the visibility at this site is an impressive 20 meters. Experienced divers will appreciate the opportunity to explore the depths of this site.

Diving here provides an exhilarating experience as strong currents add to the thrill. Keep an eye out for the captivating groupers that inhabit this site as you navigate the waters. For those interested in marine biology, there are plenty of fascinating specimens to observe and study.

Situated in Cap Lardier, La Croix-Valmer, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 83420, this easily accessible dive site is perfect for divers in the region. Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Grande Quairolles

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 Quairolles

Depth

32m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Grande Quairolles

Wave Height

0.22m

Wind Speed

7.4 m/s

Water Temp

23.9°C

Visibility

47.42km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

3.75s

Air Temperature

29.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.944848484848485/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 2.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.345087445887446/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Grande Quairolles 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
17:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.12m (4.4s), Wind: 2.9 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

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

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 Quairolles

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

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

Best Months for Grande Quairolles

January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Grande Quairolles

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.3m / 53.5ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Grande Quairolles

Grande Quairolles shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (5.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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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