St. Pierre
St. Pierre island, located north of Praslin in the beautiful Seychelles, offers an excellent diving experience suitable for divers of all levels. This dive site is particularly ideal for beginners or those looking for an easy dive to start with. With depths ranging from 4 to 12 meters and a visibility of 12 meters, divers can explore the underwater wonders with ease. One notable feature of this site is the cave on its eastern side, where you can encounter a variety of vibrant reef fish and even spot the majestic whitetip reef shark. Dive into the enchanting waters of St. Pierre and discover the captivating marine life just waiting to be explored.
Diving Conditions Score for St. Pierre
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for St. Pierre
Depth
12m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for St. Pierre
Wave Height
1.32m
Wind Speed
23.5 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
36.28km
Cloud Cover
73%
Wave Period
6.25s
Air Temperature
25.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for St. Pierre
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Dive Score Chart for St. Pierre
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.394066666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.14m, Wind 21.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.858399999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at St. Pierre: 06:00
Sunset at St. Pierre: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at St. 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.
Best Overall
12:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.14m (6.55s), Wind: 21.4 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.12m, Wind: 22.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for St. PierreAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at St. 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 St. Pierre
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for St. Pierre
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for St. Pierre
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
April
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for St. Pierre
St. Pierre follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.4°C) and December the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). October is usually the driest month with 0.5mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 20, 2026
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