Le Jardin de Corail
Welcome to the renowned dive site situated in the Guadeloupe National Park and its Cousteau Reserve. Beneath the surface, you will discover a vibrant coral garden bursting with a myriad of colors. A captivating sight awaits you at a depth of 12m, where the statue of Commander Cousteau was positioned on the sandy bottom in the late 2000s.
As you explore this captivating underwater world, you will encounter numerous jacks that gather when the currents are present. Take a moment to explore beneath the corals to unveil the hidden treasures, such as sleeper sharks, moray eels, and lobsters.
With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 17m, this dive site is suitable for divers of various skill levels, including beginners and advanced divers. Rest assured, as you embark on this diving adventure, you will be immersed in the natural wonders of Guadeloupe's underwater realm.
Location: Réserve Cousteau, Trace du Petit Malendure, Malendure, Bouillante, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, 97125, France.
As you explore this captivating underwater world, you will encounter numerous jacks that gather when the currents are present. Take a moment to explore beneath the corals to unveil the hidden treasures, such as sleeper sharks, moray eels, and lobsters.
With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 17m, this dive site is suitable for divers of various skill levels, including beginners and advanced divers. Rest assured, as you embark on this diving adventure, you will be immersed in the natural wonders of Guadeloupe's underwater realm.
Location: Réserve Cousteau, Trace du Petit Malendure, Malendure, Bouillante, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, 97125, France.
Diving Conditions Score for Le Jardin de Corail
6.8
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 Jardin de Corail
Depth
17m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Le Jardin de Corail
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
8.9 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
1.24km
Cloud Cover
75%
Wave Period
5.85s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Le Jardin de Corail
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Dive Score Chart for Le Jardin de Corail
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.063135028248587/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 2.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.3063666666666665/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Le Jardin de Corail: 06:00
Sunset at Le Jardin de Corail: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Le Jardin de Corail 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
11:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.62m (5.9s), Wind: 2.8 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 8.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Le Jardin de CorailAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Jardin de Corail
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 Jardin de Corail
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Le Jardin de Corail
January
Score: 9.8
February
Score: 9.6
December
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Le Jardin de Corail
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
May
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
October
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Le Jardin de Corail
Le Jardin de Corail shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (21.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.5mm 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 20, 2026
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