La Barge de Carnon
Located just a 15-minute boat ride from the beautiful beach of Carnon, there is a captivating dive site waiting to be explored. This site features a charming wreck resting at a depth of 12m on a sandy seabed. Be sure to bring your camera along to capture stunning photos and videos of the underwater scenery.
Divers will be delighted by the diverse marine life that inhabits this site. Vibrant trumpet and jewel anemones, graceful clams, colorful sponges, delicate alcyon corals, and mesmerizing nudibranchs are just a few of the fascinating species you can encounter. Keep an eye out for the elusive spiny lobster, clever octopuses, and majestic lobsters. As you explore the site, you may also come across curious blennies, camouflaged scorpion fish, and intricate spirograph patterns.
With a maximum depth of 13m and visibility reaching up to 4m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. It is an ideal spot to sharpen your skills or simply enjoy a leisurely underwater adventure. Located in France, near Plage des Roquilles, Les Cabanes de Carnon, Palavas-les-Flots, Montpellier, Hérault, Occitania, this dive site offers a convenient and accessible diving experience in Metropolitan France.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating underwater world at this remarkable dive site. Experience the thrill of exploring a wreck, encounter captivating marine life, and create lasting memories of your diving adventure in France.
Divers will be delighted by the diverse marine life that inhabits this site. Vibrant trumpet and jewel anemones, graceful clams, colorful sponges, delicate alcyon corals, and mesmerizing nudibranchs are just a few of the fascinating species you can encounter. Keep an eye out for the elusive spiny lobster, clever octopuses, and majestic lobsters. As you explore the site, you may also come across curious blennies, camouflaged scorpion fish, and intricate spirograph patterns.
With a maximum depth of 13m and visibility reaching up to 4m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. It is an ideal spot to sharpen your skills or simply enjoy a leisurely underwater adventure. Located in France, near Plage des Roquilles, Les Cabanes de Carnon, Palavas-les-Flots, Montpellier, Hérault, Occitania, this dive site offers a convenient and accessible diving experience in Metropolitan France.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating underwater world at this remarkable dive site. Experience the thrill of exploring a wreck, encounter captivating marine life, and create lasting memories of your diving adventure in France.
Diving Conditions Score for La Barge de Carnon
9.2
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Barge de Carnon
Depth
13m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for La Barge de Carnon
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
2.2 m/s
Water Temp
23.4°C
Visibility
26.16km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
24.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Barge de Carnon
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Dive Score Chart for La Barge de Carnon
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 9.816279069767443/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 1.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 9.36959706959707/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La Barge de Carnon: 06:00
Sunset at La Barge de Carnon: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La Barge de Carnon 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
9:00Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.14m (4.3s), Wind: 1.4 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La Barge de CarnonAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Barge de Carnon
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 La Barge de Carnon
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Barge de Carnon
January
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.3
February
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for La Barge de Carnon
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
14.9m / 48.9ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Barge de Carnon
La Barge de Carnon shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (2.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 23, 2026
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