Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.1m (4.2s), Wind: 4.1 m/s
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 2.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Grotte à Corail, Lion de MerAlpha
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
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
Ideal Conditions for Grotte à Corail, Lion de Mer
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
July
Visibility
17.3m / 56.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026