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Antonos Stratos

3.5 — based on 7 community signals

Antonos Stratos is a year-round French dive destination with active community video documentation. Conditions and marine life details are limited.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
8.8 kn
Wave
1.24 m
Water
19.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (29%)
Now: W (265°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 3.99m

Next: Low at 04:00 (-1.11m)

+1.5 m0 m-2.5 m
▼ 04:00 · -1.11m ▲ 10:00 · +0.26m ▼ 17:00 · -1.1m ▲ 22:00 · -0.03m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.2 · mod Air PM2.56 · good 07:53 20:14
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10 1.26 5 0mm
09-20 12.4 1.04 5 0mm
09-21 15 1 5 0mm
09-22 14 0.82 5 0mm
09-23 12.3 1.3 5 0mm
09-24 12.6 1.3 5 0mm
09-25 9.4 2.28 5 0mm

About this spot

Antonos Stratos sits off the French coast as a dive spot with potential for exploration throughout the year. The site draws enough interest to have generated three community videos, suggesting it offers something worth capturing underwater. While specifics on depth, visibility, and water temperature aren't documented here, the year-round accessibility makes it a flexible option for divers planning trips to France. The spot sits outside a marine protected area, meaning access is straightforward without special permitting requirements. Community-generated content is your best resource for understanding what to expect—watch existing videos to get a sense of the site's character, layout, and conditions before you go. Divers should research current local conditions and any seasonal changes before booking. French dive operators in the region can provide updated intel on visibility, temperature ranges, and what marine life is commonly spotted. Bring standard thermal protection and check weather windows, as coastal French sites can shift with Atlantic swell and seasonal currents.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 512km · ~118kg · €2

FAQ

What's the best time to dive Antonos Stratos?

The site is accessible year-round, so timing depends on your comfort with water temperature and visibility swings rather than a closed season. Check community videos and contact local French dive operators for seasonal conditions before you book.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Depth and difficulty data aren't documented for this spot. Watch the three available community videos and consult with local dive shops to understand what training and experience you'll need.

What marine life might I see?

No formal species observations are recorded for Antonos Stratos. Community videos are your best source—they'll show you what divers have actually encountered there recently.

Do I need permits or special authorization to dive here?

The site is outside a marine protected area, so no special permits are required. Standard French diving regulations apply. Check with local operators for any site-specific rules or entry requirements.

Verified marine species observations

6 records · 6 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Lepas anatifera

Maxillopoda · Lepadidae
GBIF
Last seen:
1 Feb 2026
×1records

Planes minutus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Last seen:
1 Feb 2026
×1records

Botryllus schlosseri

Ascidiacea · Styelidae
GBIF
Last seen:
9 Jan 2026
×1records

Ocenebra erinaceus

Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Last seen:
9 Jan 2026
×1records

Tritia incrassata

Gastropoda · Nassariidae
GBIF
Last seen:
9 Jan 2026
×1records

Tritia reticulata

Gastropoda · Nassariidae
GBIF
Last seen:
9 Jan 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati is disqualified for knocking down the bar with his penis. #fail

Dimabong Times
💬 3 top comments
  • He should have been disqualified for using two poles anyway.

    @YosemiteOnMyMind · 👍 549
  • He may have lost the match but he won the respect of the mens

    @mohdamiruddinsulaiman1383 · 👍 293
  • suffering from success

    @terrellm7571 · 👍 135

Senet Diving Cup 2017, Boys B Platform

Eindhoven Diving Cup

This is without question the best thing I've ever seen

DOSE OF INTERNET
💬 3 top comments
  • You know sports is a dying industry when they have to resort to fake thumbnails for clicks

    @MoCD-zu4kv · 👍 489
  • If I was Daily Dose, I'd sue you.

    @stewartmackay · 👍 87
  • thumbnail is clickshit .

    @brianheidel4550 · 👍 530
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Oct (100/100) Worst: May (0/100) Now: Sep (43/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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