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Pointe du Vaisseau

Located off the coast of the beautiful island of Port-Cros in France, Pointe du Vaisseau is an exceptional dive spot that shares similarities with the renowned La Gabinière dive. With its rich and diverse marine flora and fauna, this dive offers a memorable underwater experience.

One of the distinct advantages of diving at Pointe du Vaisseau is the reduced current compared to other nearby dives like Gabinière Est or Sec de la Gabinière. This makes it an ideal choice for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts.

Underwater, you'll encounter a wide variety of fascinating marine life. From graceful moray eels and agile octopuses to colorful capons and dogfish, the biodiversity here is truly impressive. However, the true stars of Pointe du Vaisseau are the groupers, although they may not be as numerous as those found at La Gabinière.

With a maximum depth of 24m and excellent visibility of 19m, divers can fully appreciate the beauty and allure of this underwater paradise. Whether you're exploring the vibrant flora or getting up close to the captivating fauna, Pointe du Vaisseau promises an unforgettable diving experience.

Discover the wonders of this remarkable dive site and immerse yourself in the underwater enchantment at Pointe du Vaisseau, Hyères, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

Diving Conditions Score for Pointe du Vaisseau

8
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 du Vaisseau

Depth

24m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Pointe du Vaisseau

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

7 m/s

Water Temp

22.5°C

Visibility

10.12km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.8s

Air Temperature

20.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pointe du Vaisseau
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Dive Score Chart for Pointe du Vaisseau

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.780778816199378/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 6.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.427254901960783/10.

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

Sunrise at Pointe du Vaisseau: 06:00
Sunset at Pointe du Vaisseau: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Pointe du Vaisseau 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
16:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.2m (5.35s), Wind: 6.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
14:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.16m (5.35s), Wind: 5.6 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pointe du Vaisseau
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pointe du Vaisseau

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 du Vaisseau

Winter

Avg. Score: 7.9/10

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

Best Months for Pointe du Vaisseau

January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.8
December
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Pointe du Vaisseau

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.1°C / 77.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.1m / 6.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pointe du Vaisseau

Pointe du Vaisseau shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.1°C) and January the coldest (8.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.1m 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). 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 19, 2026

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