Lydia 1
Discover an incredible artificial diving site located in front of the iconic Lydia liner. This unique site is composed of concrete nozzles and large pebbles, providing an awe-inspiring underwater experience. Whether you prefer diving during the day or night, this site is accessible at any time.
Prepare to be amazed as you encounter a diverse marine life including octopus, cuttlefish, and squid. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to spot congers, mostelles, sars, and sea breams. Lobsters, etrilles, galatheas, and cicadas are also among the fascinating creatures you may come across during your dive.
With a visibility of 4 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this site offers an ideal diving environment for beginners. Located in France, specifically in Metropolitan France, this dive spot is easily accessible. Explore the depths of the water and be captivated by the wonders that await you at this remarkable diving site.
Prepare to be amazed as you encounter a diverse marine life including octopus, cuttlefish, and squid. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to spot congers, mostelles, sars, and sea breams. Lobsters, etrilles, galatheas, and cicadas are also among the fascinating creatures you may come across during your dive.
With a visibility of 4 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this site offers an ideal diving environment for beginners. Located in France, specifically in Metropolitan France, this dive spot is easily accessible. Explore the depths of the water and be captivated by the wonders that await you at this remarkable diving site.
Diving Conditions Score for Lydia 1
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Lydia 1
Depth
14m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Lydia 1
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
3.2 m/s
Water Temp
22.5°C
Visibility
200m
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
24°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lydia 1
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Dive Score Chart for Lydia 1
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.892181818181819/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 4.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.387654320987654/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lydia 1: 06:00
Sunset at Lydia 1: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lydia 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
20:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.14m (2.7s), Wind: 6.2 m/s
Safest Overall
7:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.12m (4.4s), Wind: 4.5 m/s
Best Day
7:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 4.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lydia 1Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lydia 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 Lydia 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 Lydia 1
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Lydia 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 Lydia 1
Lydia 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 23, 2026
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