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La Fourmigue

Located just 20 minutes from Golfe Juan in France, this dive site is perfect for both new and experienced divers. The rock formation is conveniently close to the surface, making it an ideal spot for beginners to gain confidence in their diving skills. However, experienced divers will also be impressed by the captivating orientation of sinuous rocks.

Divers will be treated to an abundance of marine life at this site throughout the year. Depending on the season, expect to encounter bream, dentys, pene, saupe, grouper, moray eel, and even amberjack. If sea conditions permit, this dive site is a must-see for any diving enthusiast.

This magnificent site offers something for everyone. With its diverse range of rocky outcrops and boulders, it forms a labyrinth-like structure that leads to a fascinating miniature village dating back to 1967. The site is home to a wide variety of species, allowing divers to fully appreciate the natural wonders of the Mediterranean.

With a maximum depth of 22m and visibility of 14m, this dive site provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, you will find something to admire and explore in this underwater paradise.

For those planning their diving excursion, this site is conveniently located near Golfe-Juan, Vallauris, Grasse, and the Maritime Alps in the beautiful region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of this underwater wonderland.

Diving Conditions Score for La Fourmigue

9.4
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for La Fourmigue

Depth

22m

Visibility

14m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for La Fourmigue

Wave Height

0.18m

Wind Speed

6.6 m/s

Water Temp

25.4°C

Visibility

45.38km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.1s

Air Temperature

26.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Fourmigue
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Dive Score Chart for La Fourmigue

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.289224806201553/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.28m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 9.07620253164557/10.

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

Sunrise at La Fourmigue: 06:00
Sunset at La Fourmigue: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Fourmigue 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
7:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.28m (4.3s), Wind: 6.7 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Fourmigue
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Fourmigue

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 Fourmigue

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for La Fourmigue

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for La Fourmigue

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Fourmigue

La Fourmigue shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (5.4°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 21, 2026

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