Le Cimentier
Discover the hidden treasures that line the Crocodile, the posidonia herbaria, and the mesmerizing rocky drop-overs at your own pace, guided by buoys with submerged information panels. This immersive experience will unveil the wonders of the underwater world that surrounds you.
Located in France, the Crocodile trail offers crystal-clear waters with a visibility of up to 20 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the vibrant marine life and stunning underwater scenery. With a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site accommodates divers of all levels of expertise, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore this captivating underwater paradise conveniently located near La Sentier Marin du Crocodile in La Croix-Valmer, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Dive into a world of endless discovery and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Diving Conditions Score for Le Cimentier
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Le Cimentier
Depth
16m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Le Cimentier
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
7.4 m/s
Water Temp
22.3°C
Visibility
41.28km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.85s
Air Temperature
20.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Le Cimentier
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.930909090909092/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.48831223628692/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Le Cimentier 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: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.85s), Wind: 4 m/s
Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 2.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Le CimentierAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Cimentier
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 Cimentier
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Le Cimentier
Ideal Conditions for Le Cimentier
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
July
Visibility
16.3m / 53.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Le Cimentier
Le Cimentier shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.3°C) and January the coldest (5.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026