Les Sardinaux
Located off the coast of St Maxime in France, this dive site is situated opposite Pointe des Sardinaux. It offers a diverse experience suitable for all levels of divers, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. The site features a large plateau starting at a depth of 3m, making it perfect for beginners to explore. For more experienced divers, there are two drop-offs at around 40m.
The dive site is known for its classic Mediterranean flora and fauna, including species like grouper, moray eel, and castagnoles. Divers can enjoy both day and night diving excursions, allowing them to witness the different marine life that comes alive after sunset.
With a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive site offers clear waters for an optimal diving experience. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this location provides a beautiful underwater landscape to explore. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the underwater wonders of Pointe des Sardinaux in Saint Maxime, France.
The dive site is known for its classic Mediterranean flora and fauna, including species like grouper, moray eel, and castagnoles. Divers can enjoy both day and night diving excursions, allowing them to witness the different marine life that comes alive after sunset.
With a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive site offers clear waters for an optimal diving experience. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this location provides a beautiful underwater landscape to explore. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the underwater wonders of Pointe des Sardinaux in Saint Maxime, France.
Diving Conditions Score for Les Sardinaux
8.8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Les Sardinaux
Depth
19m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Les Sardinaux
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
13.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
24.44km
Cloud Cover
91%
Wave Period
3.45s
Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Les Sardinaux
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Dive Score Chart for Les Sardinaux
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.805396825396826/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 8.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.976400000000002/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Les Sardinaux: 06:00
Sunset at Les Sardinaux: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Les Sardinaux 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
1:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.5s), Wind: 2.2 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.32m (4.2s), Wind: 8.8 m/s
Best Day
17:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 8.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Les SardinauxAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Les Sardinaux
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 Sardinaux
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Les Sardinaux
January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Les Sardinaux
Water Temp
27.5°C / 81.5°F
July
Visibility
17.4m / 57.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Les Sardinaux
Les Sardinaux shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (4.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 - Jul 8, 2026
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