L’Arche
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.12m (6.05s), Wind: 1.4 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 1.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for L’ArcheAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for L’Arche
Ideal Conditions for L’Arche
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
July
Visibility
16.3m / 53.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026