La patate
Discover this incredible diving site just a short 10-minute navigation away. Immersed in the stunning waters, you'll find a plateau situated at a depth of 9 meters, offering an array of diverse zones to explore. With its vast size, this site cannot be fully appreciated in just one dive, ensuring endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Prepare to encounter a spectacular array of marine life during your dive, including the elusive octopus, the graceful conger eel, the vibrant blue wrasse, the fascinating lobster, the colorful nudibranchs, the delicate Neptune's lace, and the intriguing newt. These captivating creatures will mesmerize divers of all experience levels.
With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers seeking a memorable underwater adventure. Situated in the beautiful country of France, it is conveniently located near Montpellier in the Hérault region of Occitania. Start your underwater journey at this extraordinary dive site and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world.
Prepare to encounter a spectacular array of marine life during your dive, including the elusive octopus, the graceful conger eel, the vibrant blue wrasse, the fascinating lobster, the colorful nudibranchs, the delicate Neptune's lace, and the intriguing newt. These captivating creatures will mesmerize divers of all experience levels.
With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers seeking a memorable underwater adventure. Situated in the beautiful country of France, it is conveniently located near Montpellier in the Hérault region of Occitania. Start your underwater journey at this extraordinary dive site and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for La patate
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La patate
Depth
13m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for La patate
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La patate
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Dive Score Chart for La patate
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La patate: 06:00
Sunset at La patate: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La patate 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
6:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La patateAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La patate
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 patate
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La patate
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for La patate
Water Temp
24.4°C / 75.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La patate
La patate shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.4°C) and December the coldest (20.4°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). 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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