Skip to content
Go to Dive Champ home pageDive Champ LogoDive Champ

Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

Discover the diverse underwater landscape of Bormes bay in France. This exceptional dive site boasts a combination of scree slopes, narrow canyons, sandy areas, and vibrant posidonia meadows. Dive enthusiasts will be thrilled to explore the wrecks of the Spahis and the General Paoli, adding an extra touch of excitement to their underwater adventure.

Prepare to encounter a captivating array of marine life during your dive. Keep an eye out for an assortment of rock fish, including scorpion fish, capon fish, and elusive moray eels. Octopuses and various types of shellfish also grace the seabed, creating a picturesque scene. On occasion, lucky divers may encounter majestic schools of barracudas and groupers, adding an exhilarating touch to their underwater experience.

With an impressive visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 21m, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. It is an ideal location for divers seeking both a thrilling dive and beautiful surprises beneath the surface. Located in Metropolitan France, Bormes bay promises an unforgettable underwater exploration in the heart of French waters.

Diving Conditions Score for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

8.6
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

Depth

21m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

Wave Height

0.1m

Wind Speed

8.2 m/s

Water Temp

24.4°C

Visibility

41.68km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

4.4s

Air Temperature

27°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)
Alpha

Dive Score Chart for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.334961240310077/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.829639639639641/10.

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

Sunrise at Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis): 06:00
Sunset at Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis): 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis) 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.

🌞
Best Overall
17:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.1m (4.3s), Wind: 0.8 m/s

🌙
Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 2.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)
Alpha

Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

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 Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.3°C / 75.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis)

Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.3°C) and December the coldest (20.3°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

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

50 Dive sites near Ile de la Fourmigue (Le Spahis) in

Find more dive sites in France

FranceFrance

France

Got feedback?

Help us improve this dive site by giving us feedback.