Jardin Japonais
Located just 15 minutes away from St François, the Japanese Garden is a captivating dive site situated in front of the beautiful beach of Clear Grapes. Offering a rewarding experience for both beginner and advanced divers, this site features four impressive reefs with depths ranging from 16 to 18 meters. The reefs themselves reach a towering height of 11 meters, creating a mesmerizing underwater landscape.
Among the diverse marine life that can be encountered at the Japanese Garden are Butterflyfish, Damselfish, Sergeant Major, Balloonfish, Trunkfish, Barracuda, Lionfish, Wrasse, Grouperfish, Gruntfish, Squirrelfish, Lobster, Shrimp, Eiffel Crab, and Flamingo Tongue. With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, divers can explore this marvelous site while being surrounded by an abundance of captivating marine species.
Situated in the captivating country of France, the Japanese Garden is easily accessible from nearby locations such as Morne à Cayes, Raisins Clairs, Saint-François, Pointe-à-Pitre, and Guadeloupe. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this remarkable dive site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Among the diverse marine life that can be encountered at the Japanese Garden are Butterflyfish, Damselfish, Sergeant Major, Balloonfish, Trunkfish, Barracuda, Lionfish, Wrasse, Grouperfish, Gruntfish, Squirrelfish, Lobster, Shrimp, Eiffel Crab, and Flamingo Tongue. With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, divers can explore this marvelous site while being surrounded by an abundance of captivating marine species.
Situated in the captivating country of France, the Japanese Garden is easily accessible from nearby locations such as Morne à Cayes, Raisins Clairs, Saint-François, Pointe-à-Pitre, and Guadeloupe. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this remarkable dive site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Jardin Japonais
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Jardin Japonais
Depth
16m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Jardin Japonais
Wave Height
1.56m
Wind Speed
25.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.2°C
Visibility
24.6km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
6.1s
Air Temperature
28.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Jardin Japonais
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Dive Score Chart for Jardin Japonais
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.628666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.42m, Wind 22.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.218566666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Jardin Japonais: 06:00
Sunset at Jardin Japonais: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Jardin Japonais 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
6:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.42m (5.85s), Wind: 22.9 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.34m, Wind: 25.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Jardin JaponaisAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jardin Japonais
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 Jardin Japonais
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Jardin Japonais
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Jardin Japonais
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
June
Visibility
10.6m / 34.8ft
June
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Jardin Japonais
Jardin Japonais shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.2°C) and January the coldest (21.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.8m 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 1.1mm 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
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