Les contrebandiers
Located just a short ten-minute sail from Argelès-sur-Mer in France, the captivating "Les grottes des contrebandiers" awaits divers at the base of the legendary Cap Béar lighthouse. This exhilarating dive site caters to divers of all skill levels, making it accessible to beginners, advanced divers, and experts alike.
The dive site boasts an intriguing topography characterized by rocky formations and expansive coralligenous canyons. Prepare to encounter a rich variety of marine life including slugs, groupers, lobsters, and moray eels. The substrate is teeming with life, offering an array of diverse environments to explore.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, "Les grottes des contrebandiers" provides an immersive underwater experience. Whether you are a beginner seeking to embark on your first underwater adventure or an experienced diver looking for a new challenge, this dive site promises to leave you awe-struck.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit this extraordinary diving destination conveniently located near Phare du Cap Béar in Port-Vendres, Céret, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 66660, France. Start planning your unforgettable diving expedition to "Les grottes des contrebandiers" today!
The dive site boasts an intriguing topography characterized by rocky formations and expansive coralligenous canyons. Prepare to encounter a rich variety of marine life including slugs, groupers, lobsters, and moray eels. The substrate is teeming with life, offering an array of diverse environments to explore.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, "Les grottes des contrebandiers" provides an immersive underwater experience. Whether you are a beginner seeking to embark on your first underwater adventure or an experienced diver looking for a new challenge, this dive site promises to leave you awe-struck.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit this extraordinary diving destination conveniently located near Phare du Cap Béar in Port-Vendres, Céret, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 66660, France. Start planning your unforgettable diving expedition to "Les grottes des contrebandiers" today!
Diving Conditions Score for Les contrebandiers
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Les contrebandiers
Depth
18m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Les contrebandiers
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
34.8 m/s
Water Temp
20.7°C
Visibility
40.22km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.45s
Air Temperature
30°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Les contrebandiers
Alpha
Dive Score Chart for Les contrebandiers
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.486492907801418/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 5.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.62205641025641/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Les contrebandiers : 06:00
Sunset at Les contrebandiers : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Les contrebandiers 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
8:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.38m (4.7s), Wind: 5.1 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 5.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Les contrebandiers Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Les contrebandiers
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 contrebandiers
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Les contrebandiers
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Les contrebandiers
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
17.9m / 58.7ft
December
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Les contrebandiers
Les contrebandiers shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (4.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 21, 2026
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