sainte baume
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.2m (4.6s), Wind: 3 m/s
Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 1.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for sainte baumeAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for sainte baume
Ideal Conditions for sainte baume
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
July
Visibility
16.3m / 53.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026