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Le Masque

Located just a short 45-minute boat ride from Golfe Juan, our dive site boasts a vibrant underwater ecosystem filled with gorgonians and a variety of other Mediterranean species. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this site offers an unforgettable experience.

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

9.1
Excellent

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

advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Le Masque
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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.

Sunrise at Le Masque: 06:00
Sunset at Le Masque: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
8:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.2m (3.7s), Wind: 4.3 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 4.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Le Masque
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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

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for Le Masque

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for Le Masque

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.2m / 56.4ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 29, 2026

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