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Les Pyramides

Located in Cap Dramont, at the base of the vibrant Mont de l'Estérel, the dive site known as "Pyramides" offers an incredible underwater experience. This site is characterized by a series of rocky formations with varying depths ranging from 6 to 40 meters. The interplay of light on the rocky peaks, posidonia meadows, and the sandy strip that separates them creates a mesmerizing visual spectacle.

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

8.6
Very Good

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

beginner
advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Les Pyramides
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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.

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

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.

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Best Overall
8:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.18m (4.4s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 6.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Les Pyramides
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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

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for Les Pyramides

January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for Les Pyramides

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.2m / 56.4ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 30, 2026

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