Marche de l’Empreur
La Marche de l’Empereur is a stunning coral plateau dive site located just 20 minutes away by boat. With a gentle slope starting at 18 meters and descending to a maximum depth of 40 meters, this spot is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Diving at La Marche de l’Empereur offers the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of marine life. Swim alongside colorful Cardinalfish, playful Gorette, elegant Surgeonfish, intriguing porcupinefish, graceful Moray Eels, majestic Angelfish, and swift barracudas. Explore the underwater world of crustaceans, including Lobsters and Spider crabs. Don't miss the chance to spot Caribbean flamingo tongue mollusks and sinuous Gorgonians.
Located in France, specifically in Kahouanne, Saint-François, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 97118, this dive site offers excellent visibility of up to 18 meters. With a maximum depth of 25m, La Marche de l’Empereur is a must-visit destination for divers of all levels, whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert.
Explore the wonders of La Marche de l’Empereur and immerse yourself in the breathtaking underwater world of Guadeloupe.
Diving at La Marche de l’Empereur offers the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of marine life. Swim alongside colorful Cardinalfish, playful Gorette, elegant Surgeonfish, intriguing porcupinefish, graceful Moray Eels, majestic Angelfish, and swift barracudas. Explore the underwater world of crustaceans, including Lobsters and Spider crabs. Don't miss the chance to spot Caribbean flamingo tongue mollusks and sinuous Gorgonians.
Located in France, specifically in Kahouanne, Saint-François, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 97118, this dive site offers excellent visibility of up to 18 meters. With a maximum depth of 25m, La Marche de l’Empereur is a must-visit destination for divers of all levels, whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert.
Explore the wonders of La Marche de l’Empereur and immerse yourself in the breathtaking underwater world of Guadeloupe.
Diving Conditions Score for Marche de l’Empreur
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Marche de l’Empreur
Depth
25m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Marche de l’Empreur
Wave Height
1.84m
Wind Speed
26.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
13.52km
Cloud Cover
22%
Wave Period
7s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marche de l’Empreur
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Dive Score Chart for Marche de l’Empreur
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.5126333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.7m, Wind 26.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.034700000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Marche de l’Empreur: 06:00
Sunset at Marche de l’Empreur: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Marche de l’Empreur 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
16:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.7m (6.8s), Wind: 26.6 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.72m, Wind: 24.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marche de l’EmpreurAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marche de l’Empreur
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 Marche de l’Empreur
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Marche de l’Empreur
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Marche de l’Empreur
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
July
Visibility
10.6m / 34.8ft
June
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Marche de l’Empreur
Marche de l’Empreur shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and December the coldest (21.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.8m 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 1.1mm 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 7, 2026
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