La cigale DRAMONT
Prepare to be amazed by the diversity of Mediterranean flora and fauna that call this dive site home. Encounter majestic groupers, swift barracudas, elusive moray eels, and a plethora of crustaceans including lobsters and cicadas.
With excellent visibility of up to 20m, you'll have the opportunity to fully appreciate the beauty that lies beneath the surface. Whether you're an advanced or expert diver, the "Sec des Suisses" dive site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Located near Pointe de l'Esquine de l'Ay in the charming coastal town of Saint-Raphaël, within the region of Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, this dive site offers easy accessibility for divers. Make sure to add this captivating underwater paradise to your diving itinerary.
Diving Conditions Score for La cigale DRAMONT
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La cigale DRAMONT
Depth
24m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for La cigale DRAMONT
Wave Height
0.36m
Wind Speed
11.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.1°C
Visibility
36.64km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.65s
Air Temperature
26.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for La cigale DRAMONT
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.715735735735734/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 7.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.402156862745096/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at La cigale DRAMONT 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: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.22m (5.55s), Wind: 7.8 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 3.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La cigale DRAMONTAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La cigale DRAMONT
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 cigale DRAMONT
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La cigale DRAMONT
Ideal Conditions for La cigale DRAMONT
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
July
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La cigale DRAMONT
La cigale DRAMONT shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (4.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 20, 2026