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La Pointe

Discover this incredible diving site located in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, France. With just a short 5-minute navigation, you will arrive at a captivating underwater world composed of scree, faults, and intriguing holes. Don't forget to bring your diving lamp to illuminate every corner and your camera to capture the mesmerizing beauty that awaits you.

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

9.2
Excellent

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Pointe
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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.

Sunrise at La Pointe: 06:00
Sunset at La Pointe: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
14:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.3m (4.7s), Wind: 4.2 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 4.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Pointe
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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

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

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

Best Months for La Pointe

January
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.3
February
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for La Pointe

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.9m / 48.9ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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