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Le Lion de Terre

Located at the exit of the harbor of Santa Lucia, this site is ideal for experienced and expert divers. Access to the site is on foot through the rocky terrain, followed by a swim before the dive. The number of divers allowed at this site is limited, ensuring its untouched and natural beauty is preserved. It truly is a local wonder.

At this dive site, you will encounter a wide variety of Mediterranean species in their natural and wild state. From groupers and dente to barracudas, moray eels, and bonito, the marine life here is abundant. Additionally, the crustaceans you'll come across are of impressive size.

The visibility at this site is excellent, reaching up to 19m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the stunning underwater landscape. With a maximum depth of 22m, this site offers a thrilling and immersive experience for advanced and expert divers.

Located in France, this dive site is in close proximity to Port de Santa-Lucia - Bassin Sud, making it easily accessible for divers traveling in the region of Santa-Lucia, Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 83701, France.

Experience the beauty and adventure of this remarkable dive site, where nature and marine life thrive in their purest form. Book your dive at this captivating destination now.

Diving Conditions Score for Le Lion de Terre

8.7
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Le Lion de Terre

Depth

22m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Le Lion de Terre

Wave Height

0.1m

Wind Speed

3.2 m/s

Water Temp

25.6°C

Visibility

36.96km

Cloud Cover

94%

Wave Period

4.45s

Air Temperature

30.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Le Lion de Terre
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Dive Score Chart for Le Lion de Terre

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.423520599250939/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.838787878787878/10.

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

Sunrise at Le Lion de Terre: 06:00
Sunset at Le Lion de Terre: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Le Lion de Terre 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
16:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.1m (4.45s), Wind: 2.7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 4.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Le Lion de Terre
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Lion de Terre

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 Lion de Terre

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Le Lion de Terre

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Le Lion de Terre

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.3°C / 75.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Le Lion de Terre

Le Lion de Terre shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.3°C) and December the coldest (20.3°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 22, 2026

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