La grande Vallée
The dive site is located in France, just a 10-minute boat ride from the port of Porto-Pollo. The rock head sits at a depth of 13 meters below the surface, while the sandy bottom can be reached at 45 meters. With excellent visibility of 30 meters, this site offers an impressive underwater experience.
Divers of advanced and expert levels are recommended to explore this site due to its maximum depth of 28 meters. As you descend, you'll have the opportunity to encounter magnificent dentex groupers actively hunting and admire the stunning beauty of mostelles. The rocks are adorned with encrusting anemones and gorgonians, creating a vibrant and colorful underwater landscape.
Plan your dive at this captivating dive site and discover the underwater wonders it has to offer. Don't miss the chance to explore the natural beauty of the waters near Porto Pollo in France.
Divers of advanced and expert levels are recommended to explore this site due to its maximum depth of 28 meters. As you descend, you'll have the opportunity to encounter magnificent dentex groupers actively hunting and admire the stunning beauty of mostelles. The rocks are adorned with encrusting anemones and gorgonians, creating a vibrant and colorful underwater landscape.
Plan your dive at this captivating dive site and discover the underwater wonders it has to offer. Don't miss the chance to explore the natural beauty of the waters near Porto Pollo in France.
Diving Conditions Score for La grande Vallée
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La grande Vallée
Depth
28m
Visibility
30m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for La grande Vallée
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
7.9 m/s
Water Temp
24.6°C
Visibility
41.54km
Cloud Cover
68%
Wave Period
3s
Air Temperature
22.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La grande Vallée
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Dive Score Chart for La grande Vallée
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.241904761904761/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.943333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La grande Vallée: 06:00
Sunset at La grande Vallée: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La grande Vallée 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
7:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.8s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 1.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La grande ValléeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La grande Vallée
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 grande Vallée
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La grande Vallée
January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for La grande Vallée
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
July
Visibility
18.4m / 60.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La grande Vallée
La grande Vallée shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.3°C) and January the coldest (5.2°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). February 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 23, 2026
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