Roc du Poulpe
Welcome to the natural dive site of BARCARES, located just 10-12 minutes away from the port. This untouched and mesmerizing site is situated on the seabed at a depth of 27 meters, making it an excellent spot for exploration. The rock face here is abundant and diverse, featuring mini faults and cracks that are perfect for divers to discover.
During your dive at BARCARES, you will have the opportunity to encounter various marine species. Keep an eye out for lobsters, mostelle, and etrilles. Additionally, you might come across congers, damsels, and scorpionfishes, creating a truly captivating underwater experience.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, BARCARES offers an optimal environment for advanced divers. This dive site is located in France, specifically in Metropolitan France. Don't miss out on the chance to explore this incredible underwater landscape and encounter its diverse marine life.
During your dive at BARCARES, you will have the opportunity to encounter various marine species. Keep an eye out for lobsters, mostelle, and etrilles. Additionally, you might come across congers, damsels, and scorpionfishes, creating a truly captivating underwater experience.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, BARCARES offers an optimal environment for advanced divers. This dive site is located in France, specifically in Metropolitan France. Don't miss out on the chance to explore this incredible underwater landscape and encounter its diverse marine life.
Diving Conditions Score for Roc du Poulpe
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Roc du Poulpe
Depth
26m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Roc du Poulpe
Wave Height
0.28m
Wind Speed
14.1 m/s
Water Temp
21.2°C
Visibility
34.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
22.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Roc du Poulpe
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Dive Score Chart for Roc du Poulpe
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.16458122605364/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.28m, Wind 16.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.658429885057471/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Roc du Poulpe: 06:00
Sunset at Roc du Poulpe: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Roc du Poulpe 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.28m (4.35s), Wind: 16.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 15.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Roc du PoulpeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Roc du Poulpe
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 Roc du Poulpe
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Roc du Poulpe
December
Score: 9.0
January
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Roc du Poulpe
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
18.4m / 60.4ft
December
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Roc du Poulpe
Roc du Poulpe shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.2°C) and January the coldest (3.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 22, 2026
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