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La Caye Philippeau

Off the coast of Sainte-Luce in Martinique, France, divers can explore the captivating underwater world at the anchorage on the plateau. With a maximum depth of 31m and visibility up to 12m, this dive site offers an ideal environment for advanced and expert divers. The nearby drop-off provides an opportunity for divers of all levels to stay within their comfort zones, ranging from 10 to 50m. Each diver can have their own designated area to explore, ensuring a personalized diving experience.

As you descend into the depths, keep an eye out for the graceful stingrays that occasionally glide through the waters, seemingly flying at the bottom of the drop-off. Additionally, the vibrant marine life in this area includes magnificent barracudas, rays, spider crabs, striped lobsters, and shoals of pagres and maniocs. The sight of these underwater creatures is a true feast for the eyes.

While exploring this dive site, divers will also come across stunning fan gorgonians, adding to the beauty of the underwater landscape. It's worth noting that although the barracuda may look menacing with its sharp teeth, there is no need to fear as it has no interest in neoprene-clad divers.

Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure at this spectacular dive site off the coast of Sainte-Luce, Martinique. The combination of diverse marine life, varying depths, and personalized exploration areas make it a truly remarkable experience for divers of all levels.

Diving Conditions Score for La Caye Philippeau

6.3
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for La Caye Philippeau

Depth

31m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for La Caye Philippeau

Wave Height

1.42m

Wind Speed

22.6 m/s

Water Temp

28.3°C

Visibility

7.78km

Cloud Cover

14%

Wave Period

6.05s

Air Temperature

28.4°C

Precipitation

1.3 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Caye Philippeau
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Dive Score Chart for La Caye Philippeau

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.770099999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.16m, Wind 17.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 5.9786/10.

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

Sunrise at La Caye Philippeau: 06:00
Sunset at La Caye Philippeau: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Caye Philippeau 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: 1.16m (6.15s), Wind: 17.6 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.44m, Wind: 20.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Caye Philippeau
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Caye Philippeau

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 Caye Philippeau

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 La Caye Philippeau

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

Ideal Conditions for La Caye Philippeau

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.8°C / 80.2°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.2m / 36.7ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Caye Philippeau

La Caye Philippeau shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (21.6°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). December is usually the driest month with 0.5mm 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 18, 2026

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