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les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

Located in the crystal-clear waters of France, this rocky dive site offers divers a captivating underwater experience. With a depth ranging from 12 to 50 meters, this rocky head is a haven for marine life. Explore the mesmerizing rocky peaks and discover the diverse flora and fauna that call this site home.

Known as "les Aiguilles," this dive site showcases a stunning array of marine species. Keep your eyes peeled for dentex, groupers, and vibrant gorgonians as you navigate through the underwater landscape.

With excellent visibility up to 18 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, this dive site is perfect for advanced and expert divers seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure. Immerse yourself in the rich marine biodiversity and witness the beauty of this underwater world.

Located near Porto Pollo / Porti Poddu, Serra-di-Ferro, Ajaccio, in South Corsica, this dive site offers convenient access for divers exploring the region. Prepare to be enchanted by the wonders of the underwater realm at this remarkable dive site in France.

Diving Conditions Score for les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

9.7
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

Depth

27m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

Wave Height

0.14m

Wind Speed

2.9 m/s

Water Temp

25.3°C

Visibility

40.24km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.45s

Air Temperature

26.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for les aiguilles (Porto pollo)
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Dive Score Chart for les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.844985792349725/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.06m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 9.465490196078433/10.

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

Sunrise at les aiguilles (Porto pollo): 06:00
Sunset at les aiguilles (Porto pollo): 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at les aiguilles (Porto pollo) 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
6:00

Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.06m (3.05s), Wind: 3.1 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 0.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for les aiguilles (Porto pollo)
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

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 les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

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 les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

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

Ideal Conditions for les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.2°C / 75.6°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 les aiguilles (Porto pollo)

les aiguilles (Porto pollo) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.2°C) and December the coldest (20.2°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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