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les rochers de la sorcière

Located just a short 15-minute boat ride from Port Leucate in France, the Rochers de la Sorcière, also known as Witch's Rocks, offer an extraordinary display of Mediterranean marine life. The name originates from the witch-like profile that can be spotted on the Leucate cliff while exploring the dive site.

Beyond the typical Mediterranean species, the Witch's Rocks present a captivating and enigmatic underwater landscape, providing divers with the opportunity for unique encounters. A sandy seabed stretches to a maximum depth of 11 meters, adorned with imposing boulders reaching heights of 5 to 6 meters, creating an ideal habitat for a diverse array of fauna and flora. From Sars, Dorados, Rougets, and Castagnoles to Congers, Cigales, Langouste, Octopus, Seiches, Galatea, Mostelles, and Labres, the marine life here is abundant. Occasionally, lucky divers may even spot Rays, Lobsters, and other fascinating creatures!

The topography of the Witch's Rocks not only contributes to its ecological richness but also ensures the safety of divers. Moreover, its unique relief guarantees a memorable diving experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert. It is undoubtedly a must-visit site for any avid diver exploring the Leucate area. However, it is advisable to avoid diving during windy conditions to make the most of your diving expedition.

Situated near Plateau de Leucate in the charming region of Narbonne, Aude, Occitania, Metropolitan France, the Witch's Rocks offer an idyllic underwater adventure in the heart of the Mediterranean. Discover the wonders of this dive site and immerse yourself in the captivating world beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for les rochers de la sorcière

8.4
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 rochers de la sorcière

Depth

11m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for les rochers de la sorcière

Wave Height

0.2m

Wind Speed

6.2 m/s

Water Temp

22.8°C

Visibility

30.88km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.45s

Air Temperature

28.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for les rochers de la sorcière
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Dive Score Chart for les rochers de la sorcière

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 9.057037037037038/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 5.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.6826164874552/10.

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

Sunrise at les rochers de la sorcière : 06:00
Sunset at les rochers de la sorcière : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at les rochers de la sorcière 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
13:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.2m (4.5s), Wind: 5.6 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 4.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for les rochers de la sorcière
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at les rochers de la sorcière

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 rochers de la sorcière

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.2/10

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

Best Months for les rochers de la sorcière

December
Score: 8.5
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for les rochers de la sorcière

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.2m / 53.1ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for les rochers de la sorcière

les rochers de la sorcière shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (4.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 22, 2026

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