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Sec a Pierre

Located just 35 minutes by boat from Golfe Juan, in the southwest of La Fourmigue, this breathtaking dive site offers a mesmerizing underwater experience between 17 and 53 meters deep. As you explore the dive, you will encounter a stunning drop-off that follows a vast plateau adorned with beautiful posidonia. And at the bottom of the drop-off, you'll be captivated by the unique sight of patates forming perpendicular lines at regular intervals.

While the site may not be teeming with a wide variety of marine life, you'll still be enchanted by the presence of magnificent gorgonians, dentys, lobsters, and other fascinating flora. The underwater landscapes here are truly extraordinary, enhanced by the grandeur of the large gorgonians that grace the surroundings.

Although you may not encounter an abundance of fauna, what makes this dive truly exceptional is the vibrant and colorful flora that awaits you. The underwater world here is like a living painting, offering a visual feast for the senses. Every turn brings new hues and patterns to discover. And if you're lucky enough to come across a majestic sunfish or a school of barracudas, it will truly be an unforgettable experience.

With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 31 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced divers. Located in France, specifically in the vicinity of Golfe-Juan, Vallauris, Grasse, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, this captivating underwater paradise awaits those who seek an immersive and awe-inspiring diving adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Sec a Pierre

9.2
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for Sec a Pierre

Depth

31m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Sec a Pierre

Wave Height

0.06m

Wind Speed

2.8 m/s

Water Temp

28.2°C

Visibility

36.22km

Cloud Cover

9%

Wave Period

3.05s

Air Temperature

28.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sec a Pierre
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Dive Score Chart for Sec a Pierre

Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 9.398469945355192/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 5.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 9.140967741935485/10.

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

Sunrise at Sec a Pierre: 06:00
Sunset at Sec a Pierre: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Sec a Pierre 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
14:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.08m (3.05s), Wind: 5.4 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 1.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Sec a Pierre
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sec a Pierre

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 Sec a Pierre

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Sec a Pierre

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Sec a Pierre

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.4°C / 75.9°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Sec a Pierre

Sec a Pierre shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.4°C) and December the coldest (20.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 27, 2026

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