Tombant Maeterlink
As you descend from the plateau's wide side, you'll find yourself immersed in a stunning sandy seabed. Here, numerous mini ridges extend towards the sea, offering a fascinating landscape for divers. One particular ridge stands out, rising up to 42 meters and adorned with stunning gorgonian corals.
Prepare to encounter a vibrant array of marine life during your dive. Dentex, barracuda, sars, crayfish, moray eels, conger eels, saupe, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, grouper, tuna, and amberjack populate these waters, creating a captivating underwater experience.
The plateau gradually transitions into a drop, providing an exciting opportunity for divers of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this dive site caters to everyone's abilities.
With a maximum depth of 24 meters and a visibility of 15 meters, this dive spot in France offers an unforgettable adventure. Situated near Palais Maeterlinck, at 8, Boulevard Maurice Maeterlinck, Nice, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 06236, this location offers convenient access for divers in the area.
Explore the depths of this underwater oasis and discover the wonders that await you beneath the surface. Plan your dive today and experience the magic of this dive site in France.
Diving Conditions Score for Tombant Maeterlink
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tombant Maeterlink
Depth
24m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Tombant Maeterlink
Wave Height
0.18m
Wind Speed
6.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.7°C
Visibility
40.36km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.4s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Tombant Maeterlink
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.807575757575759/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.996422764227644/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Tombant Maeterlink 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: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.2m (5.5s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 2.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tombant MaeterlinkAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tombant Maeterlink
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 Maeterlink
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tombant Maeterlink
Ideal Conditions for Tombant Maeterlink
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tombant Maeterlink
Tombant Maeterlink shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (4.4°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026