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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.

Diving Conditions Score for Le Petit Cap Roux

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 Petit Cap Roux

Depth

27m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Le Petit Cap Roux

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

8.3 m/s

Water Temp

27.8°C

Visibility

33.84km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

4.8s

Air Temperature

26.1°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: 9:00 with score 9.404925570776257/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.941447811447812/10.

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.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.65s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 3.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Le Petit Cap Roux
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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: 8.6/10

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: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for Le Petit Cap Roux

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 Petit Cap Roux

Le Petit Cap Roux 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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