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Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

The dive site known as "Lion de la mer" is a top destination for divers in the Fréjus Saint Raphaël region of France. It is renowned for its abundant and diverse marine life, making it a haven for flora and fauna enthusiasts. At a depth of approximately 30-33m, divers can explore the captivating coral cave. For those seeking more adventure, the "Voilier" wreck awaits at a depth of 36-38m.

Diving at "Lion de la mer" offers an incredible underwater landscape, starting with a rocky cliff followed by a grotto teeming with various species. Gorgonians, moray eels, groupers, and conger eels grace the surroundings, but the true gem of the grotto is the Mediterranean red coral. As divers venture further, they will encounter a myriad of crustaceans and sea snails, including the graceful nudibranchs.

With a visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 28m, this dive site caters to advanced and expert divers. Located near the Ilot Lion de Mer, Quai Commandant Le Prieur in Santa-Lucia, Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 83701, it offers convenient access for diving enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the beauty of "Lion de la mer" and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

8.3
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

Depth

28m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

14.1 m/s

Water Temp

24.1°C

Visibility

31.08km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.05s

Air Temperature

27°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer
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Dive Score Chart for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.204603174603175/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.86399061032864/10.

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

Sunrise at Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer: 06:00
Sunset at Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.1m (4.2s), Wind: 4.1 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 2.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

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 Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.1°C / 79.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.3m / 56.8ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer

Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.1°C) and January the coldest (3.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 18, 2026

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