La Tortue Muck Site
Immerse yourself in a world rich with rare and unusual marine species. Prepare to be amazed by the abundance of nudibranchs, frogfish, scorpion fish, ribbon eels, and other fascinating critters that inhabit this remarkable underwater wonderland.
With a visibility of 12m and a maximum depth of 17m, La Tortue's Muck Site is accessible to divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this site offers something truly special for every underwater explorer.
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Diving Conditions Score for La Tortue Muck Site
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Tortue Muck Site
Depth
17m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for La Tortue Muck Site
Wave Height
0.1m
Wind Speed
2.1 m/s
Water Temp
30.2°C
Visibility
48.92km
Cloud Cover
26%
Wave Period
2.6s
Air Temperature
29.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for La Tortue Muck Site
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.705424113475177/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 3.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.767807843137255/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at La Tortue Muck Site 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.12m (2.55s), Wind: 0.9 m/s
Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.2m (2.35s), Wind: 3.8 m/s
Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 3.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La Tortue Muck SiteAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Tortue Muck Site
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 Tortue Muck Site
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Tortue Muck Site
Ideal Conditions for La Tortue Muck Site
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
July
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Tortue Muck Site
La Tortue Muck Site shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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 9, 2026