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sainte baume

Discover the mesmerizing underwater world of the Sainte Beaume site, boasting stunning rock formations resembling steps. This renowned dive spot offers a diverse ecosystem that attracts a multitude of marine species, making it an absolute must-visit for divers.

During the winter season, divers can encounter conger eels, moray eels, lobsters, monkfish, and groupers. In the summer, the underwater realm comes alive with an array of marine life, including conger eels, moray eels, lobsters, toothfish, skates, barracudas, and groupers.

The rocks at the Sainte Beaume site begin at a depth of 30m and extend to the sandy bottom at 35/39m. This underwater landscape resembles a gruyère cheese, creating an ideal playground for groupers, mostelles, conger eels, moray eels, and more. Prepare to be captivated by the abundant marine fauna thriving in this remarkable dive location.

With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 32m, the Sainte Beaume site offers an immersive diving experience suited for advanced divers. Situated in Bandol, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, this extraordinary dive site is conveniently located near La plage des Engraviers, making it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts.

Diving Conditions Score for sainte baume

9.5
Excellent

Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for sainte baume

Depth

32m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for sainte baume

Wave Height

0.2m

Wind Speed

1.6 m/s

Water Temp

23.3°C

Visibility

48.84km

Cloud Cover

52%

Wave Period

4.55s

Air Temperature

25.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for sainte baume
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Dive Score Chart for sainte baume

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.744578260869567/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.456959706959708/10.

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

Sunrise at sainte baume: 06:00
Sunset at sainte baume: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at sainte baume 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
6:00

Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.2m (4.6s), Wind: 3 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 1.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for sainte baume
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at sainte baume

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 sainte baume

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.2/10

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

Best Months for sainte baume

January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for sainte baume

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.3m / 53.5ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for sainte baume

sainte baume shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (4.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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 22, 2026

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