La Mona
Measuring about fifteen meters in length, this charming wreck offers a unique experience for underwater photography enthusiasts. Despite its age, the small cabin remains intact, protecting the steel helm in excellent condition. However, the propeller is no longer visible due to natural concretion and the presence of bryozoans and crustaceans.
Diving the Mona provides divers with the opportunity to encounter various marine species. One can observe a grouper near the wreck, while under the hull, a conger eel and moray eels can be spotted. This site serves as a haven for marine fauna and flora, offering divers a diverse and captivating underwater ecosystem.
With a manageable sailing time of 25 minutes in calm seas, the Mona is a popular dive site for enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this wreck provides a memorable diving experience in the beautiful waters of France.
Diving Conditions Score for La Mona
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Mona
Depth
31m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for La Mona
Wave Height
0.1m
Wind Speed
6.7 m/s
Water Temp
23.7°C
Visibility
42.1km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4s
Air Temperature
26.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for La Mona
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 9.16793650793651/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 6.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 9.132222222222223/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at La Mona 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.1m (4.2s), Wind: 6.4 m/s
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 1.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La MonaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Mona
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 Mona
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Mona
Ideal Conditions for La Mona
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
July
Visibility
16.9m / 55.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Mona
La Mona shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (5.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m 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 18, 2026