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Tombant du Bailly

Discover a breathtaking dive site nestled between two expansive sandy plateaus, a captivating 200m long rock strip in the sparkling waters of France. This remarkable underwater haven boasts a vibrant and diverse marine life that is sure to leave you in awe. Prepare to be enchanted as you encounter magnificent lobsters, as well as rare and fascinating species like the tiara sea urchin and the elusive sea hare. With a maximum depth of 37m and a visibility of 17m, this dive site offers an exhilarating experience for advanced and expert divers. Located near La Croix-Valmer in the picturesque region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, this underwater paradise is waiting to be explored. Don't miss the opportunity to be captivated by the wonders that lie beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Tombant du Bailly

9.2
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for Tombant du Bailly

Depth

37m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Tombant du Bailly

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

4.4 m/s

Water Temp

22.3°C

Visibility

37.36km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

25.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tombant du Bailly
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Dive Score Chart for Tombant du Bailly

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.461538461538462/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 4.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 9.10873417721519/10.

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

Sunrise at Tombant du Bailly: 06:00
Sunset at Tombant du Bailly: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tombant du Bailly 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
7:00

Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.9s), Wind: 4.4 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 1.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tombant du Bailly
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tombant du Bailly

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 Tombant du Bailly

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

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

Best Months for Tombant du Bailly

January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Tombant du Bailly

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.3°C / 79.3°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 Tombant du Bailly

Tombant du Bailly shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.3°C) and January the coldest (5.2°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 18, 2026

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