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L’Arche

The Arch is a popular dive site for freedivers of all levels. Located 3 meters below the surface and spanning over 8 meters in length, it offers a thrilling experience. Surrounding the arch, you will find scattered scree around a captivating islet. In close proximity to the arch, there is a tunnel waiting to be explored. This tunnel stretches 7 meters deep and spans an impressive length of 12 meters.

Diving at The Arch allows divers to encounter a diverse array of marine life. Seabream, octopus, sea bass, salem, sea bream, and dentex are commonly found here. On occasion, lucky divers may even spot pelagic species including small amberjacks.

Situated near La Pointe des Trois Fours in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, The Arch offers excellent visibility of up to 18 meters. With a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.

Embark on an underwater adventure at The Arch and explore the vibrant marine ecosystem of this captivating dive site. Plan your dive in the beautiful waters of France and discover the wonders that await you at The Arch.

Diving Conditions Score for L’Arche

8.4
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’Arche

Depth

19m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for L’Arche

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

4.9 m/s

Water Temp

24.2°C

Visibility

4.26km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

5.8s

Air Temperature

27.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for L’Arche
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Dive Score Chart for L’Arche

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.374435261707992/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 1.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.965749425287358/10.

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

Sunrise at L’Arche: 06:00
Sunset at L’Arche: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at L’Arche 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.12m (6.05s), Wind: 1.4 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for L’Arche
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at L’Arche

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’Arche

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.2/10

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

Best Months for L’Arche

January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for L’Arche

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.3m / 53.5ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for L’Arche

L’Arche shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (4.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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 19, 2026

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