Porz Amar
Located just a short 5-minute journey from our diving center, this dive site is easily accessible and perfect for divers of all levels. Depending on the tide, the depth ranges from 0 to 12 meters, offering a diverse and captivating underwater experience.
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of this site as you navigate along the sand-rock boundary, revealing a stunning abundance of marine life. From colorful wrasse to elusive conger eels, and from fascinating crustaceans to intricate spirographs, the variety of flora and fauna will leave you in awe. Keep an eye out for the exquisite abalone and mesmerizing anemones that also call this underwater paradise home.
With a maximum depth of 8 meters and visibility reaching up to 0 meters, this dive site is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you're just starting your underwater journey or looking to further enhance your skills, this site offers the perfect setting for exploration.
Located in Lampaul-Plouarzel, Brest, Finistère, Brittany, Metropolitan France, this site embraces the captivating underwater landscapes and diverse marine species that make Brittany a diver's paradise. So gear up and dive into the wonders that await you at this extraordinary French dive site.
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of this site as you navigate along the sand-rock boundary, revealing a stunning abundance of marine life. From colorful wrasse to elusive conger eels, and from fascinating crustaceans to intricate spirographs, the variety of flora and fauna will leave you in awe. Keep an eye out for the exquisite abalone and mesmerizing anemones that also call this underwater paradise home.
With a maximum depth of 8 meters and visibility reaching up to 0 meters, this dive site is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you're just starting your underwater journey or looking to further enhance your skills, this site offers the perfect setting for exploration.
Located in Lampaul-Plouarzel, Brest, Finistère, Brittany, Metropolitan France, this site embraces the captivating underwater landscapes and diverse marine species that make Brittany a diver's paradise. So gear up and dive into the wonders that await you at this extraordinary French dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Porz Amar
4.8
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 Porz Amar
Depth
8m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Porz Amar
Wave Height
0.94m
Wind Speed
14.4 m/s
Water Temp
17.9°C
Visibility
15.26km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.95s
Air Temperature
17.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Porz Amar
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Dive Score Chart for Porz Amar
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.57/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 13 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.377142857142857/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Porz Amar: 06:00
Sunset at Porz Amar: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Porz Amar 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
7:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.78m (6.5s), Wind: 13 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.7s), Wind: 7.9 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Porz AmarAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Porz Amar
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 Porz Amar
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Porz Amar
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Porz Amar
Water Temp
24.8°C / 76.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Porz Amar
Porz Amar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.8°C) and December the coldest (20.8°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026
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