Roche Maeva
Located north of the Cap-Roux reserve, the Maëva rock provides a fantastic diving experience for advanced and expert divers. With depths ranging from 17 to 40 meters and a maximum depth of 28 meters, this technical rock offers great opportunities for exploration and training.
Situated within the Cap-Roux reserve, La Roche Maëva is blessed with a diverse marine life and vibrant ecosystems. Divers can expect to encounter captivating species such as groupers and lobsters during their underwater adventure. The rich fauna and flora are a result of the site's privileged location within the reserve.
Diving at Maëva rock promises a visibility of 19 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of their surroundings. As one of the must-visit dive sites in France, this underwater gem in Metropolitan France offers a thrilling and immersive experience that should not be missed by diving enthusiasts.
Situated within the Cap-Roux reserve, La Roche Maëva is blessed with a diverse marine life and vibrant ecosystems. Divers can expect to encounter captivating species such as groupers and lobsters during their underwater adventure. The rich fauna and flora are a result of the site's privileged location within the reserve.
Diving at Maëva rock promises a visibility of 19 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of their surroundings. As one of the must-visit dive sites in France, this underwater gem in Metropolitan France offers a thrilling and immersive experience that should not be missed by diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Roche Maeva
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Roche Maeva
Depth
28m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Roche Maeva
Wave Height
0.44m
Wind Speed
15 m/s
Water Temp
27.7°C
Visibility
30.76km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.5s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Roche Maeva
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Dive Score Chart for Roche Maeva
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.65079365079365/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 8.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.744202898550727/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Roche Maeva: 06:00
Sunset at Roche Maeva: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Roche Maeva 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
0:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.28m (4.6s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.22m (4.2s), Wind: 8.4 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 8.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Roche MaevaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Roche Maeva
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 Roche Maeva
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Roche Maeva
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Roche Maeva
Water Temp
26.2°C / 79.2°F
July
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Roche Maeva
Roche Maeva shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.2°C) and January the coldest (4.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 - Jul 10, 2026
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