Lion de Mer
The "Lion de Mer" or "Sea Lion" rock is a stunning dive site located in the picturesque bay of Saint-Raphaël, France. Easily accessible by boat, this site offers a captivating underwater experience for divers of all levels. It boasts a variety of breathtaking landscapes including sandy areas, lush seagrass beds, intriguing caves, and rocky formations. Exploring all the wonders of this site may require multiple dives.
Divers with a fascination for marine biology and photography will be delighted by the abundance of flora and fauna found here. The Lion de Mer dive site encompasses the entire Mediterranean ecosystem, showcasing its vibrant and diverse aquatic life both day and night.
With an impressive visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this site guarantees an immersive and captivating diving experience. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, the Lion de Mer dive site offers something special for everyone.
Discover the beauty of this exceptional dive site located at Illot Lion de Mer, Quai Commandant Le Prieur, Santa-Lucia, Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 83701, France.
Divers with a fascination for marine biology and photography will be delighted by the abundance of flora and fauna found here. The Lion de Mer dive site encompasses the entire Mediterranean ecosystem, showcasing its vibrant and diverse aquatic life both day and night.
With an impressive visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this site guarantees an immersive and captivating diving experience. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, the Lion de Mer dive site offers something special for everyone.
Discover the beauty of this exceptional dive site located at Illot Lion de Mer, Quai Commandant Le Prieur, Santa-Lucia, Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 83701, France.
Diving Conditions Score for Lion de Mer
8.6
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lion de Mer
Depth
19m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Lion de Mer
Wave Height
0.06m
Wind Speed
9.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.2°C
Visibility
31.08km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.1s
Air Temperature
24.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lion de Mer
Alpha
Dive Score Chart for Lion de Mer
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.324603174603173/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.856024096385543/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lion de Mer: 06:00
Sunset at Lion de Mer: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lion de Mer 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
7:00Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.1m (4.2s), Wind: 4.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lion de MerAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lion de Mer
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 Lion de Mer
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 Lion de Mer
January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Lion de Mer
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
July
Visibility
17.3m / 56.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lion de Mer
Lion de Mer shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.1°C) and January the coldest (3.4°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 18, 2026
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