Saracen
The Saracen, which sank on April 4, 1911, is a remarkable English steamer with impressive specifications. Weighing 3272 tons and measuring 103.6 meters in length, 14.8 meters in width, and with a draught of 7 meters, this sunken vessel rests on its keel at a depth of 50m. Despite being submerged for over a century, the Saracen still retains its cannon and propeller, providing divers with an extraordinary underwater experience.
Divers exploring this site can expect to encounter various marine species such as leeches, free lobsters, and crayfish. The boiler area is especially noteworthy, with an abundance of gorgonians adding vibrant colors to the underwater landscape.
Located in Metropolitan France, France, this dive site offers challenging opportunities for advanced and expert divers. With a maximum depth of 55m and visibility ranging from 0m, the Saracen promises an exhilarating adventure for those seeking a thrilling underwater exploration.
Divers exploring this site can expect to encounter various marine species such as leeches, free lobsters, and crayfish. The boiler area is especially noteworthy, with an abundance of gorgonians adding vibrant colors to the underwater landscape.
Located in Metropolitan France, France, this dive site offers challenging opportunities for advanced and expert divers. With a maximum depth of 55m and visibility ranging from 0m, the Saracen promises an exhilarating adventure for those seeking a thrilling underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Saracen
4.6
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Saracen
Depth
55m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Saracen
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
13.6 m/s
Water Temp
17.8°C
Visibility
14.64km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.2s
Air Temperature
16.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Saracen
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Dive Score Chart for Saracen
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 5.989876543209877/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 12.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.230826315789473/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Saracen: 06:00
Sunset at Saracen: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Saracen 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
22:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 0.9m (7.6s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.04m (8.1s), Wind: 8.4 m/s
Best Day
16:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 12.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for SaracenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Saracen
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 Saracen
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Saracen
January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Saracen
Water Temp
18.4°C / 65.1°F
July
Visibility
15.6m / 51.2ft
January
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Saracen
Saracen shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.4°C) and December the coldest (3.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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). August 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 18, 2026
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