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La Sèche L’Huile

Located near St. Maxime in France, this dive site is nestled close to a historic lighthouse. Formerly illuminated by an oil lamp, the site derives its name from this intriguing piece of history. Divers of all skill levels will find this location appealing, as it offers a depth range from 4m to 50m.

Exploring this dive site, divers will encounter two magnificent cliffs. The first cliff reaches depths of up to 40m, while the second one extends down to 55m. The underwater landscape offers a stunning visual experience, highlighted by the presence of typical Mediterranean species such as carbon, scorpion fish, conger eel, and lobster.

At around 12-20 meters, divers will also encounter a vast expanse of sand and posidonia, enriching the marine environment even further. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 21m, this dive site is suitable for both beginners and advanced divers.

Plan your next underwater adventure at this remarkable dive site near St. Maxime in France, and discover the fascinating marine life and captivating landscapes it has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for La Sèche L’Huile

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 Sèche L’Huile

Depth

21m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for La Sèche L’Huile

Wave Height

0.16m

Wind Speed

3.9 m/s

Water Temp

24.3°C

Visibility

41.22km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

26.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Sèche L’Huile
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Dive Score Chart for La Sèche L’Huile

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.821645021645022/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 9.080000000000002/10.

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

Sunrise at La Sèche L’Huile: 06:00
Sunset at La Sèche L’Huile: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Sèche L’Huile 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
7:00

Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.85s), Wind: 0.8 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 2.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Sèche L’Huile
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Sèche L’Huile

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 Sèche L’Huile

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for La Sèche L’Huile

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for La Sèche L’Huile

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.5°C / 81.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.4m / 57.1ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.4m / 1.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Sèche L’Huile

La Sèche L’Huile shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (4.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 22, 2026

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