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La Main Jaune

Just 10 minutes away from the St François pass exit, there's a stunning sandy patch in the shape of a hand, adorned with a vibrant coral reef. Starting from the reef on the right hand side, divers can embark on a captivating round trip, encountering a mesmerizing drop-off teeming with lobsters.

Divers will have the opportunity to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including cardinalfish, sergeant majors, surgeons, pufferfish, moray eels, angelfish, barracuda, as well as an assortment of crustaceans such as lobsters and spider crabs. The underwater scenery is further enhanced by the presence of colorful mollusks like the Caribbean flamingo tongue and the sinuous gorgonian.

This particular dive site is situated in close proximity to St. François, making it easily accessible for divers. It features a bright and vivid environment, with a white sandy bottom stretching as far as 16 meters in depth. Along the sandy patch, divers will encounter a coral break, reaching a maximum height of 2 meters, where they can marvel at the sight of lobsters finding shelter within the crevices.

The underwater landscape is enriched by the presence of various species, such as a bank of cardinalfish, Pederson shrimp, Yucatan, parrotfish, and many more.

With a visibility of up to 16 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive site accommodates divers of all levels, ranging from beginners to advanced and expert divers.

Situated in Saint-François, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 97118, France, this dive site offers a captivating underwater experience in the beautiful country of France.

Diving Conditions Score for La Main Jaune

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 Main Jaune

Depth

15m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for La Main Jaune

Wave Height

1.72m

Wind Speed

20.7 m/s

Water Temp

28.2°C

Visibility

15.48km

Cloud Cover

32%

Wave Period

6.5s

Air Temperature

27.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Main Jaune
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Dive Score Chart for La Main Jaune

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.456066666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.7m, Wind 22.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.092266666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at La Main Jaune: 06:00
Sunset at La Main Jaune: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Main Jaune 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
6:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.7m (6.3s), Wind: 22.3 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.72m, Wind: 25.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Main Jaune
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Main Jaune

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 Main Jaune

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.3/10

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

Best Months for La Main Jaune

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.2

Ideal Conditions for La Main Jaune

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

10.6m / 34.8ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Main Jaune

La Main Jaune shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and December the coldest (21.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.8m 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 1.1mm 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 20, 2026

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