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La cigale DRAMONT

Discover the breathtaking underwater world around the Ile d'Or at Cap Dramont in France. Immerse yourself in the stunning ochre colors of the Esterel massif as they merge into the crystal clear water. The "Sec des Suisses" dive site is a must-visit for experienced divers, featuring a series of three rocks that extend to a maximum depth of around 40m.

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

8.2
Very Good

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

advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La cigale DRAMONT
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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.

Sunrise at La cigale DRAMONT: 06:00
Sunset at La cigale DRAMONT: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
8:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.22m (5.55s), Wind: 7.8 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 3.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La cigale DRAMONT
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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

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for La cigale DRAMONT

January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for La cigale DRAMONT

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.2m / 56.4ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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