Le Petit Cap Roux
Located in the Cap-Roux reserve, Petit Cap-Roux is a must-see dive site with depths ranging from 12 to 38 meters. The site features three main rocks and a plateau at 20 meters, making it perfect for both exploratory dives and advanced diver training.
Divers will be amazed by the vibrant and diverse marine life that inhabits the rocks. The site is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including groupers, dentex, corbs, and barracudas, creating a captivating underwater spectacle.
With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, Petit Cap-Roux offers an immersive diving experience for advanced and expert divers. Located in the beautiful country of France, this dive site is easily accessible in Metropolitan France.
Explore the depths of Petit Cap-Roux and discover the wonders that await beneath the surface. Plan your next dive adventure at this remarkable site and experience the thrill of exploring the underwater world in France.
Divers will be amazed by the vibrant and diverse marine life that inhabits the rocks. The site is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including groupers, dentex, corbs, and barracudas, creating a captivating underwater spectacle.
With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, Petit Cap-Roux offers an immersive diving experience for advanced and expert divers. Located in the beautiful country of France, this dive site is easily accessible in Metropolitan France.
Explore the depths of Petit Cap-Roux and discover the wonders that await beneath the surface. Plan your next dive adventure at this remarkable site and experience the thrill of exploring the underwater world in France.
Diving Conditions Score for Le Petit Cap Roux
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Le Petit Cap Roux
Depth
27m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Le Petit Cap Roux
Wave Height
0.1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
25.6°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
4.3s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Le Petit Cap Roux
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Dive Score Chart for Le Petit Cap Roux
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.683333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.183333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Le Petit Cap Roux: 06:00
Sunset at Le Petit Cap Roux: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Le Petit Cap Roux 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
6:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Le Petit Cap RouxAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Petit Cap Roux
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 Petit Cap Roux
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 Petit Cap Roux
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Le Petit Cap Roux
Water Temp
24.3°C / 75.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Le Petit Cap Roux
Le Petit Cap Roux 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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