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Pointe Caussiniere

Located just a short 30-minute boat ride from the port, this dive site offers an incredible underwater experience for advanced divers. With its 5 to 10-meter mini plateau and a variety of captivating reef structures adorned with beautiful gorgonians, this site is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts. Exploring depths ranging from 28 to 42 meters, divers will be delighted by the abundance of marine life and the impressive visibility that often exceeds 16 meters.

Diving at this site in France, specifically at Chemin de la Carrière, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Nice, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 06230, offers encounters with an array of fascinating sea creatures. From the majestic dentex and barracuda to the graceful sars, lobster, and vibrant moray eels, there is no shortage of marine wonders to behold. Keep an eye out for conger eels, salpas, sepias, squid, groupers, tuna, and amberjack, as they provide added excitement to your underwater journey.

For divers seeking an exhilarating and memorable diving experience, this dive site is an ideal choice. Its convenient location, stunning underwater landscapes, and diverse range of marine life make it a must-dive destination. So gear up, get ready to explore the depths, and immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world that awaits you at this exceptional dive site in France.

Diving Conditions Score for Pointe Caussiniere

8.7
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Pointe Caussiniere

Depth

31m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Pointe Caussiniere

Wave Height

0.2m

Wind Speed

3.8 m/s

Water Temp

23.9°C

Visibility

41.02km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

5.55s

Air Temperature

28.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pointe Caussiniere
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Dive Score Chart for Pointe Caussiniere

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.650909090909092/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 1.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.831124497991969/10.

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

Sunrise at Pointe Caussiniere: 06:00
Sunset at Pointe Caussiniere: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Pointe Caussiniere 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
8:00

Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.2m (5.5s), Wind: 1.4 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 3.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pointe Caussiniere
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pointe Caussiniere

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 Caussiniere

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.1/10

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

Best Months for Pointe Caussiniere

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 9.0

Ideal Conditions for Pointe Caussiniere

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.6m / 61.0ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pointe Caussiniere

Pointe Caussiniere shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (4.2°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: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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