La Pointe
Prepare to be amazed as you explore this site and encounter a diverse range of marine life. Keep your eyes open for the colorful nudibranchs, elusive beetles, graceful serrans ecriture, majestic conger eels, intelligent octopuses, and if you're lucky, you may even spot some beautiful anglerfish.
With a visibility of 9m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site offers an excellent opportunity for both beginner and advanced divers to experience the wonders of the underwater world. Whether you're a novice looking to kickstart your diving adventure or an experienced diver seeking a new and exciting challenge, this site will not disappoint.
Take the plunge into the crystal-clear waters of this unique location and immerse yourself in the magical underwater realm of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, France. Plan your dive today and create lasting memories in this picturesque destination.
Diving Conditions Score for La Pointe
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Pointe
Depth
15m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for La Pointe
Wave Height
0.3m
Wind Speed
4.7 m/s
Water Temp
23.3°C
Visibility
34.32km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.7s
Air Temperature
25°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for La Pointe
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 9.397801418439716/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 4.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.933225806451613/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at La Pointe 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.3m (4.7s), Wind: 4.2 m/s
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La PointeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Pointe
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 Pointe
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Pointe
Ideal Conditions for La Pointe
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
14.9m / 48.9ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Pointe
La Pointe shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (2.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 21, 2026