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la digue

La Digue is a beginner-friendly diving site in France. It offers a great opportunity for first-time divers to explore the underwater world at depths ranging from 1 to 6 meters on a sandy seabed. With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 7 meters, divers can comfortably discover their diving equipment and practice various exercises in a safe environment. Located near Quai de l'Impératrice Eugénie in Garavan, Menton, Nice, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 06500, France, this dive site provides easy access for divers looking to experience the beauty of underwater life.

Diving Conditions Score for la digue

8.7
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 digue

Depth

7m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for la digue

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

3.7 m/s

Water Temp

25.8°C

Visibility

41.42km

Cloud Cover

9%

Wave Period

3.85s

Air Temperature

30.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for la digue
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Dive Score Chart for la digue

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.415541125541125/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 1.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.835541125541127/10.

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

Sunrise at la digue : 06:00
Sunset at la digue : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at la digue 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
17:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.85s), Wind: 1.6 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 3.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for la digue
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at la digue

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 digue

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for la digue

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for la digue

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.4°C / 75.9°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for la digue

la digue shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.4°C) and December the coldest (20.4°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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