trappaniz
This dive site is located in the water, facing the Cap de Mahdia in Tunisia. It consists of two rocks and offers the opportunity for drift diving if the conditions are favorable. The stars of this site are the octopus, moray eels, and groupers, but you can also encounter other Mediterranean species. With a visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 14m, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Plan your dive and explore this captivating site near Cap Afrique, Mahdia, Tunisia.
Diving Conditions Score for trappaniz
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for trappaniz
Depth
14m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for trappaniz
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
13 m/s
Water Temp
26.6°C
Visibility
22.28km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.6s
Air Temperature
30.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for trappaniz
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Dive Score Chart for trappaniz
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.00918918918919/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 4.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.854660194174757/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at trappaniz: 06:00
Sunset at trappaniz: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at trappaniz 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
6:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.12m (5.55s), Wind: 4.4 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 1.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for trappanizAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at trappaniz
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 trappaniz
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for trappaniz
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.2
Ideal Conditions for trappaniz
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
June
Visibility
16.3m / 53.5ft
December
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for trappaniz
trappaniz shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (7.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 22, 2026
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