Lake Borgne
Discover the captivating wreckage of an American steamer resting on its starboard side after colliding with a rock on the scenic Plateau des Plâtresses. This dive site offers an exciting opportunity for advanced and expert divers with a maximum depth of 28m.
As you explore the wreck, you'll be amazed by the abundance of marine life, including fish such as pollack and pout. Keep an eye out for conger eels, lobsters, and crabs that cleverly hide within the boiler and the hidden corners of the wreck.
Located in Metropolitan France, this dive site offers a visibility of 12m, ensuring a clear underwater experience. This remarkable site promises an unforgettable adventure for passionate divers seeking to explore the intriguing history beneath the waves.
As you explore the wreck, you'll be amazed by the abundance of marine life, including fish such as pollack and pout. Keep an eye out for conger eels, lobsters, and crabs that cleverly hide within the boiler and the hidden corners of the wreck.
Located in Metropolitan France, this dive site offers a visibility of 12m, ensuring a clear underwater experience. This remarkable site promises an unforgettable adventure for passionate divers seeking to explore the intriguing history beneath the waves.
Diving Conditions Score for Lake Borgne
4.6
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lake Borgne
Depth
28m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Lake Borgne
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
13.6 m/s
Water Temp
18.3°C
Visibility
14.9km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.05s
Air Temperature
16.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lake Borgne
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Dive Score Chart for Lake Borgne
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.2236111111111105/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.12m, Wind 12 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.197399145299145/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lake Borgne: 06:00
Sunset at Lake Borgne: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lake Borgne 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
12:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.12m (8.4s), Wind: 12 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.14m (8.25s), Wind: 5.8 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lake BorgneAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lake Borgne
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 Lake Borgne
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Lake Borgne
January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Lake Borgne
Water Temp
18.4°C / 65.1°F
July
Visibility
15.7m / 51.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lake Borgne
Lake Borgne shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.4°C) and December the coldest (4.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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). August 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 18, 2026
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