La Gabinière Est tombant
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.22m (3.05s), Wind: 10.5 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La Gabinière Est tombantAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Gabinière Est tombant
Ideal Conditions for La Gabinière Est tombant
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026