Roche Percée
Located off Cap Dramont, at the base of the stunning ochre-colored Esterel massif, this dive site offers an exciting underwater adventure. Divers have the opportunity to explore a remarkable rock formation that is pierced at approximately 20m, creating a unique passage for divers to navigate through. The head of the rock is situated at a depth of 8m.
Underwater, you will be greeted by a diverse range of Mediterranean flora and fauna. Keep your eyes peeled for remarkable species such as groupers, moray eels, anthias, sars, saupes, nudibranchs, anemones, gorgonian sea fans, and thriving posidonia seagrass surrounding the rocks.
With excellent visibility of 19m, a maximum depth of 22m, and a location in the vibrant waters of France, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers. Conveniently situated near Quai des Pêcheurs in Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 83530, this underwater wonderland awaits you.
Underwater, you will be greeted by a diverse range of Mediterranean flora and fauna. Keep your eyes peeled for remarkable species such as groupers, moray eels, anthias, sars, saupes, nudibranchs, anemones, gorgonian sea fans, and thriving posidonia seagrass surrounding the rocks.
With excellent visibility of 19m, a maximum depth of 22m, and a location in the vibrant waters of France, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers. Conveniently situated near Quai des Pêcheurs in Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 83530, this underwater wonderland awaits you.
Diving Conditions Score for Roche Percée
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Roche Percée
Depth
22m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Roche Percée
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
19.6 m/s
Water Temp
23.4°C
Visibility
24.14km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.85s
Air Temperature
21.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Roche Percée
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Dive Score Chart for Roche Percée
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.268566978193146/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.06m, Wind 1.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.566595744680852/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Roche Percée: 06:00
Sunset at Roche Percée: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Roche Percée 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
8:00Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.06m (5.35s), Wind: 1.9 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 1.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Roche PercéeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Roche Percée
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 Percée
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 Percée
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Roche Percée
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
July
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Roche Percée
Roche Percée shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (4.6°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 - Jun 19, 2026
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