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L'Anse Fortune

Experience the unique sensations of diving and explore the richness of the underwater world at this unspoilt dive site. Perfect for beginners and novice divers, the site features a multitude of small canyons surrounding the coral spats, providing a shallow exploration area ranging from 0 to 12 meters in depth.

As you dive into the crystal-clear waters, you will be greeted by a vast aquarium teeming with marine life. Keep your eyes peeled for mesmerizing sights such as squid, trumpet fish, frog fish, and even axe fish. The site is also home to a thriving colony of sea urchins and shrimp, adding to the diversity of marine species you can encounter.

Located in France, this dive site offers excellent visibility of up to 26 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning underwater vistas. With a maximum depth of 11 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can enjoy the wonders that this site has to offer.

Discover a hidden gem in the waters near Sentier Cap Salomon, Les Anses-d'Arlet, Le Marin, Martinique, 97217, France. Immerse yourself in this underwater paradise and let the beauty of nature captivate your senses. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this remarkable dive site and create unforgettable memories beneath the waves.

Diving Conditions Score for L'Anse Fortune

5.8
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for L'Anse Fortune

Depth

11m

Visibility

26m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for L'Anse Fortune

Wave Height

1.24m

Wind Speed

24.3 m/s

Water Temp

28.3°C

Visibility

3.18km

Cloud Cover

89%

Wave Period

5.95s

Air Temperature

30.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for L'Anse Fortune
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Dive Score Chart for L'Anse Fortune

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.772766666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 18.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.037699999999998/10.

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

Sunrise at L'Anse Fortune: 06:00
Sunset at L'Anse Fortune: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at L'Anse Fortune 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
6:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.98m (6.15s), Wind: 18.6 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 14.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for L'Anse Fortune
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at L'Anse Fortune

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 L'Anse Fortune

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

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

Best Months for L'Anse Fortune

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.3

Ideal Conditions for L'Anse Fortune

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for L'Anse Fortune

L'Anse Fortune shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.7°C) and December the coldest (21.7°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). April is usually the driest month with 0.3mm 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 21, 2026

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