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Sites de plongée de la Basse des Esclaves

5–25 mMax Depth

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2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.7 m

8.8 s

Swell

1.2 m

6.0 s

Current speed

0.8 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

19.9°C

Wind

15.0 km/h

→ E

Sea level

-0.0 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Planning window

08:00–09:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature19.9°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature19.5°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.6–1.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature18.8°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves0.7–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature18.4°C

Next 72 hours

22:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 19.9°C

04:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 19.7°C

10:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.4°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 19.4°C

22:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 19.3°C

04:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 19.0°C

10:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 18.8°C

16:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 18.7°C

22:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 18.6°C

04:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 18.4°C

10:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 18.3°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 18.4°C

Catalog depth5–25 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Not available

Peak month

Aug 22.1°

Jan12.6°

Feb12.0°

Mar12.4°

Apr13.6°

May15.9°

Jun18.9°

Jul21.2°

Aug22.1°

Sep20.7°

Oct18.3°

Nov15.7°

Dec13.7°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 8 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

reefsalt 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

Emys orbicularis

DeepLog1

Peltodoris atromaculata

DeepLog1

Larus fuscus

Nearby OBIS observations21

Pseudo-nitzschia

Nearby OBIS observations18

Short-beaked common dolphin

Delphinus delphis

Nearby OBIS observations8

Dictyota dichotoma

Nearby OBIS observations6

Dolphins

Delphinidae

Nearby OBIS observations6

Lithophyllum incrustans

Nearby OBIS observations6

Arenaria interpres

Nearby OBIS observations5

Dinophysis acuminata

Nearby OBIS observations5

Lingulaulax polyedra

Nearby OBIS observations5

Long-finned pilot whale

Globicephala melas

Nearby OBIS observations5

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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Photos

Sites de plongée de la Basse des Esclaves photo 2