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L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

Discover the captivating underwater world of this enchanting dive site in France. With its gently sloping wall adorned with majestic human-sized barrel sponges, this is a destination that never fails to mesmerize divers. As you venture away from the wall, the deep blue waters beckon, offering a serene and awe-inspiring experience.

Whether you choose to explore the left or right side, prepare to be amazed by the breathtaking beauty that surrounds you. Keep an eye out for the magnificent barracudas, often spotted just a few meters below the surface. As you navigate through the water, you'll witness the graceful undulations of vibrant serpentines weaving their way between the tubular sponges.

With crystal-clear visibility of up to 20 meters, every detail of this remarkable underwater landscape comes to life. With a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, ensuring that everyone can partake in its wonders.

Situated in close proximity to Réserve Cousteau, Trace du Petit Malendure, Malendure, Bouillante, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, 97125, France, this dive site provides easy access to a world of aquatic exploration. Immerse yourself in the mystery and beauty of this remarkable underwater realm, and experience a dive like no other.

Diving Conditions Score for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

8.2
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

Depth

20m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

Wave Height

0.68m

Wind Speed

10.6 m/s

Water Temp

28.8°C

Visibility

30.38km

Cloud Cover

22%

Wave Period

5.35s

Air Temperature

29.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon
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Dive Score Chart for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 9.0832/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.416085185185183/10.

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

Sunrise at L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon: 06:00
Sunset at L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon 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
10:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.66m (5.5s), Wind: 1.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
8:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.66m (5.45s), Wind: 1.4 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 2.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

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’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.6°C / 70.9°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon

L’ Aquarium Ilet Pigeon shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.6°C) and December the coldest (17.6°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

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