Pointe aux Cascades
Located near Parc des Ancres in Canada, this dive site offers a convenient parking area and a spacious covered space for completing log books. It is a popular choice for training due to its calm waters and maximum depth of 7 meters. Divers can easily encounter silt in the basin but will also find an abundance of small fish. With a visibility of 5 meters, this site is suitable for beginner divers. For more information, visit the website of Parc des Ancres de la Municipalité de Pointe-des-Cascades. Additionally, you can find the exact location on Google Maps at Pointe-des-Cascades, QC. It's worth noting that during early spring, divers may have the opportunity to spot the great salamander searching for a mate. The site is conveniently located near Camping des Cascades, making it an ideal destination for divers seeking nearby accommodation at 2 Chemin du Canal, Pointe-des-Cascades, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Montérégie, Quebec, J0S 1J0, Canada.
Diving Conditions Score for Pointe aux Cascades
4.4
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pointe aux Cascades
Depth
6m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Pointe aux Cascades
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
14.2 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
13.4km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
15.6°C
Precipitation
0.9 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pointe aux Cascades
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Dive Score Chart for Pointe aux Cascades
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.473333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 7.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.223333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pointe aux Cascades: 06:00
Sunset at Pointe aux Cascades: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pointe aux Cascades 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
6:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 7.9 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pointe aux CascadesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pointe aux Cascades
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 Pointe aux Cascades
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pointe aux Cascades
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Pointe aux Cascades
Water Temp
21.6°C / 70.9°F
July
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pointe aux Cascades
Pointe aux Cascades shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.6°C) and January the coldest (-16.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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