Ile d'Or
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.22m (5.55s), Wind: 7.8 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 1.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ile d'OrAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ile d'Or
Ideal Conditions for Ile d'Or
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
July
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026