Tour du Petit Ilet
Explore the captivating dive sites of Swimming Pool and Coral Garden as you embark on an unforgettable tour of the enchanting little island. With its diverse underwater scenery and varying depths, this dive offers an exhilarating experience for both beginners and experienced divers. Descending to a maximum depth of 40 meters, you can explore the vibrant drop-off teeming with marine life.
Discover a mesmerizing array of corals, including the fascinating Neptune's Brains. As you navigate through the crystal-clear waters, you may come across magnificent sea feathers, slumbering sharks, graceful turtles, elusive green moray eels, graceful batfish, and impressive barracudas.
Located in Réserve Cousteau, Trace du Petit Malendure, Malendure, Bouillante, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France, this dive site offers a convenient and picturesque location. With a visibility of 20 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, divers of all levels can safely explore the stunning underwater world of this French paradise. Start your diving adventure today!
Discover a mesmerizing array of corals, including the fascinating Neptune's Brains. As you navigate through the crystal-clear waters, you may come across magnificent sea feathers, slumbering sharks, graceful turtles, elusive green moray eels, graceful batfish, and impressive barracudas.
Located in Réserve Cousteau, Trace du Petit Malendure, Malendure, Bouillante, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France, this dive site offers a convenient and picturesque location. With a visibility of 20 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, divers of all levels can safely explore the stunning underwater world of this French paradise. Start your diving adventure today!
Diving Conditions Score for Tour du Petit Ilet
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tour du Petit Ilet
Depth
17m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Tour du Petit Ilet
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
5.7 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
1.36km
Cloud Cover
85%
Wave Period
5.55s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tour du Petit Ilet
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Dive Score Chart for Tour du Petit Ilet
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.855102803738317/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.54m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.80087927927928/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tour du Petit Ilet: 06:00
Sunset at Tour du Petit Ilet: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tour du Petit Ilet 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
7:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.54m (5.35s), Wind: 1.8 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 2.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tour du Petit IletAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tour du Petit Ilet
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 Tour du Petit Ilet
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tour du Petit Ilet
January
Score: 9.8
February
Score: 9.6
December
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Tour du Petit Ilet
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
June
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
October
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tour du Petit Ilet
Tour du Petit Ilet shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (20.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.5mm 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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