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Ile d'Or

The captivating island of L'île d'or served as an inspiration for Monsieur Hergé's iconic comic strip "Tintin et l'île noire" (Tintin and the Black Island). Nestled off Cap Dramont, this picturesque location showcases stunning ochre colors that extend beneath the water's surface. Divers of all skill levels will find an array of captivating diving sites in this region, with the renowned Les Pyramides being particularly notable.

Underneath the azure waters, divers will encounter a fascinating array of Mediterranean marine life, including carbon, scorpion fish, conger eels, and lobsters. The underwater landscape itself boasts a diverse collection of pyramids and arches, promising a visually striking experience.

With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, L'île d'or is an ideal destination for beginner, advanced, and expert divers alike. This captivating dive site is located near Quai des Pêcheurs in Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, further adding to its allure as a must-visit underwater paradise in France.

Diving Conditions Score for Ile d'Or

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 Ile d'Or

Depth

20m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Ile d'Or

Wave Height

0.24m

Wind Speed

20 m/s

Water Temp

24.7°C

Visibility

36.64km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ile d'Or
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Dive Score Chart for Ile d'Or

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.755735735735735/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 7.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.606172839506174/10.

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

Sunrise at Ile d'Or: 06:00
Sunset at Ile d'Or: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ile d'Or 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
8:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.22m (5.55s), Wind: 7.8 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 1.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ile d'Or
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ile d'Or

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 d'Or

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for Ile d'Or

January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for Ile d'Or

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.2m / 56.4ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ile d'Or

Ile d'Or shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (4.6°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 20, 2026

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