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Piton

Located 35 minutes south of Golfe Juan, near La Fourmigue, is an impressive dive site in the water. With a maximum depth of 28 meters, this dry site offers a captivating experience for advanced divers. The top of the site rests at 17 meters, providing divers with a thrilling starting point.

Diving at this site unveils a stunning underwater world filled with vibrant gorgonian forests, as well as an abundance of Mediterranean marine life such as groupers and denties. The site's beauty is further enhanced by its diverse flora and fauna.

Exploring the drop-off at this site is a must. Divers can choose between exploring the left or right sides of the piton. The eastern part of the dive site features intriguing plateaus, where you can encounter groupers and other elusive species. On the western side, the drop-off gradually descends to a depth of 43 meters, adorned with breathtaking red, yellow, and white gorgonians.

With excellent visibility of 12 meters, divers can fully appreciate the captivating landscape beneath the water's surface. This dive site in France offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Nearby locations include Antibes, Grasse, and the Maritime Alps in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France. Plan your dive excursion to this remarkable site and embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the sea.

Diving Conditions Score for Piton

8.9
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Piton

Depth

28m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Piton

Wave Height

0.16m

Wind Speed

7.9 m/s

Water Temp

25.3°C

Visibility

40.22km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

28.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Piton
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Dive Score Chart for Piton

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.29468376068376/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 5.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.99600980392157/10.

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

Sunrise at Piton: 06:00
Sunset at Piton: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Piton 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
11:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.9s), Wind: 5.3 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 2.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Piton
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Piton

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 Piton

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Piton

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Piton

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Piton

Piton shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (5.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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: 2 hr. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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