Poids Perdus
Descending to the plateau beneath the boat at a depth of 10 meters, half of the dive takes place along the break in the drop-off, allowing you to choose whether to go right or left. Along this route, you will discover a series of small coves teeming with pagras, snapper, moray eels, and other vibrant coral fish.
The visibility in this dive site reaches up to an impressive 20 meters, allowing for a clear and immersive underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 24 meters, this location is best suited for advanced and expert divers looking for a challenging and rewarding dive.
Situated in Sainte-Luce, Le Marin, Martinique, 97228, France, this dive spot offers a convenient location for divers in the country. As you ascend to the top of the plateau, you will be greeted by the enchanting sight of gorgonians, which sometimes hide Caribbean coins. Keep an eye out for these fascinating treasures as well as the colorful array of small fish that call this area home.
The visibility in this dive site reaches up to an impressive 20 meters, allowing for a clear and immersive underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 24 meters, this location is best suited for advanced and expert divers looking for a challenging and rewarding dive.
Situated in Sainte-Luce, Le Marin, Martinique, 97228, France, this dive spot offers a convenient location for divers in the country. As you ascend to the top of the plateau, you will be greeted by the enchanting sight of gorgonians, which sometimes hide Caribbean coins. Keep an eye out for these fascinating treasures as well as the colorful array of small fish that call this area home.
Diving Conditions Score for Poids Perdus
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Poids Perdus
Depth
24m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Poids Perdus
Wave Height
1.62m
Wind Speed
17.7 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
6.66km
Cloud Cover
85%
Wave Period
7.05s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Poids Perdus
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Dive Score Chart for Poids Perdus
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.597499999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.6m, Wind 15.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.048466666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Poids Perdus: 06:00
Sunset at Poids Perdus: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Poids Perdus 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
8:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.6m (7.15s), Wind: 15.2 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.58m (7.2s), Wind: 15.5 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.62m, Wind: 21.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Poids PerdusAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Poids Perdus
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 Poids Perdus
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 Poids Perdus
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.3
Ideal Conditions for Poids Perdus
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
11.2m / 36.7ft
December
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Poids Perdus
Poids Perdus shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (21.6°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). December is usually the driest month with 0.5mm 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 5, 2026
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