Les fourches
Located at the base of the Grande Fourche Rock, divers will discover a magnificent kelp plateau. As you venture towards the south, you'll be greeted by a stunning white-sand beach adorned with scattered rocks. This diving spot offers a depth range of 0-20m, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
Following the enchanting boundary between the swaying kelp forests and the sandy seabed, you'll encounter an array of marine life. Keep an eye out for vibrant wrasse, graceful cuttlefish, and delicate sea urchins in a myriad of colors. The walls of the underwater cliffs are adorned with a mesmerizing display of anemones and spirographs, creating a truly captivating sight.
This dive site, located in France, near picturesque locations such as Enez Segal, Sentier Côtier, Penandreff, Trezien, Plouarzel, Brest, Finistère, Brittany, presents optimal conditions for exploration. Despite visibility reaching up to 0m, divers can still fully immerse themselves in the breathtaking underwater world.
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface at this remarkable dive site.
Following the enchanting boundary between the swaying kelp forests and the sandy seabed, you'll encounter an array of marine life. Keep an eye out for vibrant wrasse, graceful cuttlefish, and delicate sea urchins in a myriad of colors. The walls of the underwater cliffs are adorned with a mesmerizing display of anemones and spirographs, creating a truly captivating sight.
This dive site, located in France, near picturesque locations such as Enez Segal, Sentier Côtier, Penandreff, Trezien, Plouarzel, Brest, Finistère, Brittany, presents optimal conditions for exploration. Despite visibility reaching up to 0m, divers can still fully immerse themselves in the breathtaking underwater world.
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface at this remarkable dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Les fourches
6.7
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 fourches
Depth
20m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Les fourches
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
11.9 m/s
Water Temp
20.9°C
Visibility
33.34km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.2s
Air Temperature
30.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Les fourches
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Dive Score Chart for Les fourches
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.827179487179487/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 16.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.460995495495495/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Les fourches: 06:00
Sunset at Les fourches: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Les fourches 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
16:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.4m (5.2s), Wind: 16.3 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.4m (5.1s), Wind: 6.6 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Les fourchesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Les fourches
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 fourches
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Les fourches
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Les fourches
Water Temp
24.8°C / 76.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Les fourches
Les fourches shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.8°C) and December the coldest (20.8°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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