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Pierre à Duval

Located in the pristine underwater world of France, this dive spot offers a captivating experience. Nestled amidst the tranquil waters, a small rock awaits divers, brimming with an abundance of marine life. Venture into its crevices and discover the hidden haven of five or six grouper, gracefully coexisting with the majestic conger eels and moray eels.

As you explore further, be enchanted by the presence of vibrant blue gorgonians, adding a touch of brilliance to the marine landscape. Don't miss the opportunity to spot the fascinating cleaning shrimps, diligently going about their tasks.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 30 meters and a maximum depth of 34 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced and expert divers. Situated near the picturesque town of Sanary-sur-Mer, in the province of Toulon, Var, this location offers an accessible gateway to the captivating underwater world of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in Metropolitan France.

Embark on an unforgettable underwater journey and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this dive site. Don't forget to cast your gaze into the open water, where the elusive sunfish may grace you with its presence. Experience the wonders that await you at this remarkable dive spot off the coast of France.

Diving Conditions Score for Pierre à Duval

8.6
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Pierre à Duval

Depth

34m

Visibility

30m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Pierre à Duval

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

10.5 m/s

Water Temp

24.3°C

Visibility

48.76km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

5.35s

Air Temperature

25.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pierre à Duval
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Dive Score Chart for Pierre à Duval

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.622109523809524/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 9.204786324786328/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Pierre à Duval: 06:00
Sunset at Pierre à Duval: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Pierre à Duval 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.26m (5.6s), Wind: 1.1 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 0 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pierre à Duval
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pierre à Duval

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 Pierre à Duval

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 Pierre à Duval

January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Pierre à Duval

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.8°C / 80.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.9m / 55.4ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.6m / 2.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pierre à Duval

Pierre à Duval shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (5.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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