La Gabinière Ouest
The dive site is characterized by a captivating combination of expansive rocky formations and stunning ridges, reaching depths of up to 40 meters. Its location shields it from the impact of easterly winds, making it an ideal spot for diving. You'll find convenient mooring options with 4 buoys available.
Underwater, you'll be greeted by a diverse array of marine life including grouper, seabream, bream, octopus, corbs, and moray eels. If you're fortunate enough to visit in May or June, keep your eyes peeled for the magnificent sunfish.
Stretching from the table à Mérou to the sec de la gabinière, this dive site offers protection from the prevailing currents. As a result, it caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
With excellent visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site in France near Pointe de la Croix is not to be missed. Come and explore the wonders that await beneath the surface of the water.
Underwater, you'll be greeted by a diverse array of marine life including grouper, seabream, bream, octopus, corbs, and moray eels. If you're fortunate enough to visit in May or June, keep your eyes peeled for the magnificent sunfish.
Stretching from the table à Mérou to the sec de la gabinière, this dive site offers protection from the prevailing currents. As a result, it caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
With excellent visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site in France near Pointe de la Croix is not to be missed. Come and explore the wonders that await beneath the surface of the water.
Diving Conditions Score for La Gabinière Ouest
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Gabinière Ouest
Depth
23m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for La Gabinière Ouest
Wave Height
0.32m
Wind Speed
8 m/s
Water Temp
22.8°C
Visibility
34.76km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
3.5s
Air Temperature
23.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Gabinière Ouest
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Dive Score Chart for La Gabinière Ouest
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.455100401606426/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.809135802469137/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La Gabinière Ouest: 06:00
Sunset at La Gabinière Ouest: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La Gabinière Ouest 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.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.14m (4.15s), Wind: 4.1 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La Gabinière OuestAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Gabinière Ouest
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 Ouest
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 Ouest
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.8
December
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for La Gabinière Ouest
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 Ouest
La Gabinière Ouest 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 22, 2026
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