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Le Boule

Located at the southern end of Cap d'Antibes in France, this dive site offers a unique experience for divers. With a shallow depth of less than 2 meters at the top of the rock and a maximum depth of 43 meters at the bottom of the fall, it provides a diverse underwater landscape to explore. To reach this site, divers can expect a 40-minute boat ride from Golfe Juan.

During the summer months, diving at this site may be impractical due to its location and the frequency of passing ships. However, outside of the peak season, it remains a magnificent diving destination worth exploring. The site is known for its canyons which serve as a sanctuary for various marine creatures including sea cicadas, lobsters, rock fish, grouper, barracudas, and rays.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive site caters to all skill levels. The orientation of the site is straightforward, allowing divers to navigate the intricacies and canyons with confidence. It is recommended to experience a night dive at this location to witness the abundance of crustaceans and predators that come out under the cover of darkness.

It is important to note that this site is not sheltered, so favorable weather conditions and calm seas are necessary for a safe and enjoyable dive. With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, divers can expect to have a clear view of the underwater world.

Located in Antibes, Grasse, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 06160, France, this dive site offers a rich underwater experience for divers looking to explore the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea.

Diving Conditions Score for Le Boule

9.4
Excellent

Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Le Boule

Depth

27m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Le Boule

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

8 m/s

Water Temp

28°C

Visibility

40.32km

Cloud Cover

98%

Wave Period

4.55s

Air Temperature

26.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Le Boule
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Dive Score Chart for Le Boule

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.529644444444445/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 9.201447811447814/10.

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

Sunrise at Le Boule: 06:00
Sunset at Le Boule: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Le Boule 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
8:00

Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.2m (3.75s), Wind: 4.1 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 1.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Le Boule
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Boule

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 Le Boule

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for Le Boule

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Le Boule

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Le Boule

Le Boule shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (5.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 29, 2026

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