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La Gabinière Est tombant

Ile de la Gabinière is a captivating dive site situated to the south-east of Port-Cros in France. This site offers a unique diving experience, with a stunning drop-off from 0 to 50 meters. While it offers some protection from the Mistral wind, it is quite exposed to the easterly wind.

Divers exploring La Gabinière will be amazed by the abundance of groupers and the impressive shoals of barracudas, gracefully swimming between 15 and 25 meters. This dive site is renowned for its remarkable biodiversity and is a significant part of the Port Cros National Park.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 19 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive is a true paradise for advanced and expert divers. The density of fish species observed here throughout the year rivals, and in some cases even surpasses, that of many tropical diving locations.

For divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure, Ile de la Gabinière is an absolute must-visit. And with its convenient location near Pointe de la Croix in Metropolitan France, it's easily accessible to diving enthusiasts from different parts of the country.

Diving Conditions Score for La Gabinière Est tombant

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for La Gabinière Est tombant

Depth

24m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for La Gabinière Est tombant

Wave Height

0.32m

Wind Speed

14.6 m/s

Water Temp

22.8°C

Visibility

27.9km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

2.9s

Air Temperature

22°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Gabinière Est tombant
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Dive Score Chart for La Gabinière Est tombant

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.003092349726774/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 10.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.430960451977401/10.

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

Sunrise at La Gabinière Est tombant: 06:00
Sunset at La Gabinière Est tombant: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Gabinière Est tombant 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
10:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.22m (3.05s), Wind: 10.5 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Gabinière Est tombant
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Gabinière Est tombant

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 Gabinière Est tombant

Winter

Avg. Score: 7.9/10

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

Best Months for La Gabinière Est tombant

January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.8
December
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for La Gabinière Est tombant

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.1°C / 77.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.1m / 6.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Gabinière Est tombant

La Gabinière Est tombant shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.1°C) and January the coldest (8.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.1m 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 17, 2026

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