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La Crique Abricot

Located in the beautiful country of France, Crique Abricot is a small cove that offers divers and snorkelers an incredible underwater experience. With its crystal clear waters and protection from currents and swells, this dive site is truly an ideal setting for first-time divers. Even experienced divers will find Crique Abricot to be an interesting starting point to reach the Jorasses.

As you explore the depths of Crique Abricot, you'll encounter a vibrant array of marine life. From rainbow wrasse that mate with surgeon fish to colorful parrot fish and the famous sea-horse, there's no shortage of fascinating creatures to discover. And don't be surprised if you come across barracuda and skipjack tuna during your dive.

The visibility at Crique Abricot is an impressive 16 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the underwater scenery. With a maximum depth of 15 meters, divers of all skill levels can enjoy exploring this captivating dive site. Whether you're a beginner or advanced diver, Crique Abricot has something to offer for everyone.

Plan your dive trip to Crique Abricot and indulge in the beauty of France's underwater world. Located near Sentier Grande Anse - Anse d'Arlet, Les Anses-d'Arlet, Le Marin, Martinique, 97217, this dive site is easily accessible and promises an unforgettable diving experience. Start your underwater adventure at Crique Abricot today and immerse yourself in the wonders of the deep blue sea.

Diving Conditions Score for La Crique Abricot

7.6
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for La Crique Abricot

Depth

15m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for La Crique Abricot

Wave Height

1.42m

Wind Speed

19.1 m/s

Water Temp

28.1°C

Visibility

31.12km

Cloud Cover

56%

Wave Period

5.9s

Air Temperature

26.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Crique Abricot
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Dive Score Chart for La Crique Abricot

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.844866666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.42m, Wind 19.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.2843333333333335/10.

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

Sunrise at La Crique Abricot: 06:00
Sunset at La Crique Abricot: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Crique Abricot 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: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.42m (5.9s), Wind: 19.3 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.38m, Wind: 19.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Crique Abricot
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Crique Abricot

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 Crique Abricot

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 Crique Abricot

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

Ideal Conditions for La Crique Abricot

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Crique Abricot

La Crique Abricot shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.7°C) and December the coldest (21.7°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). April is usually the driest month with 0.3mm 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: 8 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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