Le Donator
The Donator, also known as Prosper Schiaffino, is a renowned wreck diving site located in the Mediterranean. Divers flock to this site to explore its rich history and vibrant underwater ecosystem. However, it is essential to note that the current at this location can be incredibly strong, requiring experienced divers to navigate its depths safely.
Descending into the Donator, divers will discover a world of profusion and beauty. The wreckage is adorned with an array of colorful fauna and flora, particularly large red and yellow gorgonians that can reach up to a meter in size.
With a maximum depth of 45m, the Donator offers a thrilling diving experience for advanced and expert divers. Its visibility spans up to 19m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the stunning underwater landscape. This magnificent dive site is situated in France, specifically in Metropolitan France, making it easily accessible to divers from around the country.
Descending into the Donator, divers will discover a world of profusion and beauty. The wreckage is adorned with an array of colorful fauna and flora, particularly large red and yellow gorgonians that can reach up to a meter in size.
With a maximum depth of 45m, the Donator offers a thrilling diving experience for advanced and expert divers. Its visibility spans up to 19m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the stunning underwater landscape. This magnificent dive site is situated in France, specifically in Metropolitan France, making it easily accessible to divers from around the country.
Diving Conditions Score for Le Donator
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Le Donator
Depth
45m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Le Donator
Wave Height
0.44m
Wind Speed
16.5 m/s
Water Temp
21.3°C
Visibility
27.98km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.9s
Air Temperature
20.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Le Donator
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Dive Score Chart for Le Donator
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.908245614035088/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 8.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.884328767123287/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Le Donator: 06:00
Sunset at Le Donator: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Le Donator 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
15:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.4m (3.8s), Wind: 8.1 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 1.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Le DonatorAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Donator
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 Donator
Winter
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Le Donator
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.8
December
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Le Donator
Water Temp
25.0°C / 77.0°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Le Donator
Le Donator shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.0°C) and January the coldest (8.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.1m 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 13, 2026
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