Les Pyramides
Divers exploring Pyramides can expect to encounter a diverse range of Mediterranean flora and fauna. This includes some of the more impressive species such as barracudas, groupers, moray eels, and tuna. Additionally, large schools of sardines and mackerel can be observed, as well as smaller marine creatures like nudibranchs.
With a visibility of approximately 20 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, Pyramides is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located in France, this dive site is conveniently situated near Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, and Var in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Plan your next underwater adventure at this captivating dive site and explore the wonders of the sea.
Diving Conditions Score for Les Pyramides
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Les Pyramides
Depth
24m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Les Pyramides
Wave Height
0.18m
Wind Speed
10.1 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
30.8km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
29.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Les Pyramides
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.275472727272726/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.605925925925927/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Les Pyramides 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.
Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.18m (4.4s), Wind: 4.7 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 6.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Les PyramidesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Les Pyramides
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 Pyramides
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Les Pyramides
Ideal Conditions for Les Pyramides
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
July
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Les Pyramides
Les Pyramides 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 30, 2026