Les Terrasses 1
Discover an artificial diving site just off the BARCARES harbour in France. Enjoy a quick 5-minute boat trip to reach this popular site, especially during strong winds. The coast is protected from trawling with concrete nozzles and large stones, creating an intriguing dive experience.
Underwater, you'll encounter a variety of fascinating marine species. Keep an eye out for octopuses, congers, Galatheas, cicadas, sars, and mostelles. The visibility is around 4 meters, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the underwater world. With a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site is suitable for beginner divers.
Explore this captivating dive spot in Metropolitan France, which offers both natural beauty and man-made wonders. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world and create unforgettable memories at this dive site near BARCARES harbour.
Underwater, you'll encounter a variety of fascinating marine species. Keep an eye out for octopuses, congers, Galatheas, cicadas, sars, and mostelles. The visibility is around 4 meters, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the underwater world. With a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site is suitable for beginner divers.
Explore this captivating dive spot in Metropolitan France, which offers both natural beauty and man-made wonders. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world and create unforgettable memories at this dive site near BARCARES harbour.
Diving Conditions Score for Les Terrasses 1
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Les Terrasses 1
Depth
20m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Les Terrasses 1
Wave Height
0.52m
Wind Speed
22.3 m/s
Water Temp
20.4°C
Visibility
30.76km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.45s
Air Temperature
22.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Les Terrasses 1
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Dive Score Chart for Les Terrasses 1
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.149999999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.459601792114696/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Les Terrasses 1: 06:00
Sunset at Les Terrasses 1: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Les Terrasses 1 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
13:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.62m (3.55s), Wind: 3.6 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 21.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Les Terrasses 1Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Les Terrasses 1
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 Terrasses 1
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 Terrasses 1
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Les Terrasses 1
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
18.0m / 59.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Les Terrasses 1
Les Terrasses 1 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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