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Les Herbiers

Welcome to our dive site, located in the beautiful waters of France. This sandy site boasts stunning symodocea meadows and offers a variety of features that make it perfect for divers of all levels, including beginners and children.

With its shallow and warm waters, as well as good visibility of up to 7m, this dive spot provides an ideal experience for those looking to explore the underwater world. Get ready for a unique perspective on life within the sand, as you encounter a rich variety of species.

During your dive, be prepared to come across fascinating marine creatures such as octopus, cuttlefish, squid, sole, sharks, hermit crabs, torpedo rays, sygnates, and seahorses. These diverse species provide an exciting and captivating view of the underwater ecosystem.

With a maximum depth of 13m, this dive site offers ample opportunities for exploration and enjoyment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, you'll find this site to be a rewarding and memorable experience.

Located close to Le Barcarès, Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 66420, this dive site is easily accessible and offers the perfect location for your underwater adventure.

Come and discover the wonders that await you beneath the surface at this exceptional dive site in France. Experience the thrill of diving in sandy surroundings, surrounded by fascinating marine life and breathtaking views.

Diving Conditions Score for Les Herbiers

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Les Herbiers

Depth

13m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Les Herbiers

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

16.5 m/s

Water Temp

21.5°C

Visibility

34.48km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

23.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Les Herbiers
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Dive Score Chart for Les Herbiers

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.91301304347826/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.378566666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at Les Herbiers: 06:00
Sunset at Les Herbiers: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Les Herbiers 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
11:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.34m (4.6s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Safest Overall
12:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.34m (4.5s), Wind: 9.1 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 11.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Les Herbiers
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Les Herbiers

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 Herbiers

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Les Herbiers

December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Les Herbiers

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.0m / 59.1ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Les Herbiers

Les Herbiers shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and January the coldest (3.9°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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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