Pointe Barracuda
Experienced divers can explore the drop-off area, although the 15 - 25-meter zone remains the perfect spot to encounter a variety of marine life, including bonitos, barracudas, diodons, triggerfish, turtles, angelfish, lobsters, and surgeons. The reef is teeming with life both on the surface and tucked away within its walls. Watch out for sergeant majors who are fond of laying their eggs there.
Dive into the depths of this underwater paradise located near Pointe Barracuda, Guadeloupe, 97132, France. With a maximum depth of 24m and excellent visibility of around 25m, this dive site is best suited for advanced divers. Experience the breathtaking wonders of the marine world in the beautiful waters of France.
Dive into the depths of this underwater paradise located near Pointe Barracuda, Guadeloupe, 97132, France. With a maximum depth of 24m and excellent visibility of around 25m, this dive site is best suited for advanced divers. Experience the breathtaking wonders of the marine world in the beautiful waters of France.
Diving Conditions Score for Pointe Barracuda
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pointe Barracuda
Depth
24m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Pointe Barracuda
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
28.6°C
Visibility
1.56km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.9s
Air Temperature
25.2°C
Precipitation
0.6 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pointe Barracuda
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Dive Score Chart for Pointe Barracuda
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.9830603988604/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 5.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.294078787878789/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pointe Barracuda: 06:00
Sunset at Pointe Barracuda: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pointe Barracuda 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
13:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.82m (5.85s), Wind: 5.7 m/s
Safest Overall
12:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.82m (5.9s), Wind: 4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 10.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pointe BarracudaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pointe Barracuda
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 Barracuda
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pointe Barracuda
January
Score: 9.8
February
Score: 9.6
December
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Pointe Barracuda
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
May
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
October
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pointe Barracuda
Pointe Barracuda shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (21.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). June 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 9, 2026
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