Pierre Noire

France

Pierre Noire

8–25 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
30Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
7.5 s
Swell
1.0 m
9.3 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
16.6°C
Wind
35.1 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-1.8 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm
Planning window
08:00–09:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature16.6°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature16.3°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature16.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature16.0°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
20:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 16.4°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 16.1°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 16.0°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.9°C
Catalog depth8–25 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 16.3°

Jan10.8°
Feb10.1°
Mar9.8°
Apr10.5°
May11.9°
Jun13.7°
Jul15.4°
Aug16.3°
Sep16.1°
Oct15.1°
Nov13.6°
Dec12.1°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 12 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefshoresalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Ormer
Haliotis tuberculata
DeepLog4
Common brittle star
Ophiothrix fragilis
DeepLog3
Common limpet
Patella vulgata
DeepLog3
Northern cowrie
Trivia arctica
DeepLog2
Northern dog whelk
Nucella lapillus
DeepLog2
Ocinebrina aciculata
DeepLog2
Barleeia unifasciata
DeepLog1
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog1
Corkwing wrasse
Symphodus melops
DeepLog1
European conger
Conger conger
DeepLog1
Fivebeard rockling
Ciliata mustela
DeepLog1
Lepidochitona cinerea
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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