Le Laminoir
The rolling mill is a collapsed high bottom dive site located near Nyambadao, Bandrélé, Mayotte, France. Most of its surface is covered in dead coral, creating a unique landscape. However, there are also areas with canyons where marine life thrives. This underwater spot offers a captivating experience for advanced and expert divers, with a maximum depth of 23m. Explore the site to encounter a diverse range of coral fish, and if you're lucky, you may even spot stingrays taking advantage of the overhangs. Dive into this exciting underwater adventure in France's Mayotte region.
Diving Conditions Score for Le Laminoir
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Le Laminoir
Depth
23m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Le Laminoir
Wave Height
1.16m
Wind Speed
15.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.2°C
Visibility
47.3km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
6.65s
Air Temperature
27.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Le Laminoir
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Dive Score Chart for Le Laminoir
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.505333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.14m, Wind 9.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.086333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Le Laminoir: 06:00
Sunset at Le Laminoir: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Le Laminoir 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
8:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.14m (6.7s), Wind: 9.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 18.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Le LaminoirAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Laminoir
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 Laminoir
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Le Laminoir
June
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Le Laminoir
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
April
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
December
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Le Laminoir
Le Laminoir follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.4°C) and October the coldest (21.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 21, 2026
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