La cheminée
Divers will be fascinated by the sandy seabed adorned with vibrant posidonia and interspersed with rocky formations teeming with marine life. At a depth of 17 meters, there's a distinctive rock with a captivating hole that adventurous divers can explore.
With a visibility of approximately 15 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. As a dive destination in France, it is conveniently located near Le Corbusier, known as the Ancient "Sentier des Douaniers," within the Cap Martin area. Dive enthusiasts can combine their underwater adventure with visits to nearby attractions in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Nice, and the stunning Maritime Alps region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Plan your dive excursion to this exceptional site in France today.
Diving Conditions Score for La cheminée
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La cheminée
Depth
23m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for La cheminée
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
5.8 m/s
Water Temp
28.1°C
Visibility
40.96km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.55s
Air Temperature
25.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for La cheminée
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.567179487179489/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 9.489468599033817/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at La cheminée 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: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.3m (3.9s), Wind: 1 m/s
Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 0.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La cheminéeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La cheminée
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 cheminée
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La cheminée
Ideal Conditions for La cheminée
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
July
Visibility
18.9m / 62.0ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La cheminée
La cheminée shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (4.9°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026