Le Masque
Prepare to encounter an array of fascinating marine life, including groupers, barracudas, scorpionfish, and gorgonians. If you're lucky, you may even spot playful dolphins and graceful sunfish during your dive.
Dive into the crystal-clear waters and explore a picturesque ridge teeming with typical Mediterranean fauna. Here, you'll have the chance to encounter majestic groupers, barracudas, dentys, as well as mesmerizing gorgonians and colorful algae that will captivate divers of all skill levels.
With a maximum depth of 27 meters and excellent visibility reaching up to 15 meters, this dive site in France is a must-visit for advanced divers seeking an exceptional underwater adventure. Close to popular locations such as Cannes, Grasse, and the Maritime Alps in the beautiful region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, it offers convenient access to breathtaking dive experiences. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the wonders of this remarkable dive site in France.
Diving Conditions Score for Le Masque
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Le Masque
Depth
27m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Le Masque
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
10.5 m/s
Water Temp
27.9°C
Visibility
33.84km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.85s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Le Masque
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.378539639639639/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.634705882352943/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Le Masque 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.2m (3.7s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 4.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Le MasqueAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Masque
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 Masque
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Le Masque
Ideal Conditions for Le Masque
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
July
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Le Masque
Le Masque shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (4.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 29, 2026