PETIT MALENDURE
This shallow dive site in the water is teeming with life. Juvenile fish and crabs can be found wandering on the sandy bottom, while morays and snappers swim gracefully in the open water. If you have a keen eye, you may even spot barracudas passing by. Take your time exploring this site, and you'll discover a plethora of small creatures.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 8m, this dive site is perfect for beginners. Located in France, specifically near Trace du Petit Malendure, Malendure, Bouillante, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, 97125, this site offers a convenient and captivating underwater experience.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 8m, this dive site is perfect for beginners. Located in France, specifically near Trace du Petit Malendure, Malendure, Bouillante, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, 97125, this site offers a convenient and captivating underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for PETIT MALENDURE
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for PETIT MALENDURE
Depth
8m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for PETIT MALENDURE
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
20.7 m/s
Water Temp
28.8°C
Visibility
3.48km
Cloud Cover
92%
Wave Period
5.65s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for PETIT MALENDURE
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Dive Score Chart for PETIT MALENDURE
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.946855555555556/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 17.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.403482795698924/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at PETIT MALENDURE: 06:00
Sunset at PETIT MALENDURE: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at PETIT MALENDURE 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.58m (6s), Wind: 17.9 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 14.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PETIT MALENDUREAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at PETIT MALENDURE
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 PETIT MALENDURE
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for PETIT MALENDURE
January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.3
Ideal Conditions for PETIT MALENDURE
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for PETIT MALENDURE
PETIT MALENDURE shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (21.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.2mm 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 21, 2026
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