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Font Estramar

4.1 — based on 24 community signals
4.3 12 species 31 contributors

Font Estramar is a year-round French dive site with 12 logged species observations and 3 community videos documenting its marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Activity
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Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
14.3 kn
Wave
0.36 m
Water
22.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (61%)
Now: WNW (298°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.23m

Next: Low at 01:00 (-0.54m)

+-0.4 m-0.7 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.54m ▼ 05:00 · -0.59m ▼ 08:00 · -0.6m ▲ 15:00 · -0.48m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.45 · mod Air PM2.53 · good 07:32 19:51
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 15.7 0.38 5 0mm
09-20 16.6 0.12 6 0mm
09-21 17.1 0.42 6 0mm
09-22 16.3 0.22 6 0mm
09-23 7 0.1 5 0mm
09-24 5.4 0.26 5 0mm
09-25 8.3 0.24 5 0mm

About this spot

Font Estramar is a dive destination in France accessible year-round. The site has generated community interest with three videos and twelve recorded species observations, giving divers documented reference points for the marine life they can expect to encounter. The spot draws divers interested in exploring French underwater terrain. With multiple species observations logged, Font Estramar offers opportunities to see established marine populations. Community-submitted videos provide real footage of conditions and wildlife, helping divers prepare before entering the water. Because data on depth, visibility, and water temperature remain unrecorded in the database, divers planning a visit should check with local dive operators or recent trip reports for current conditions. The site is not within a marine protected area, so standard French diving regulations apply. Font Estramar works for divers seeking a year-round option without seasonal closures. The combination of community video documentation and species records makes it a known quantity among French dive explorers.

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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 ↔ 991km · ~228kg · €4

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Font Estramar?

Font Estramar is accessible year-round, so you can plan a visit any season. Check local conditions and water temperature before booking, as seasonal changes will affect comfort and gear requirements.

What depth and difficulty level is Font Estramar?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not currently recorded for this site. Contact local dive operators or review recent community trip reports to get firsthand details on conditions before your dive.

What marine life will I see at Font Estramar?

Twelve species observations have been documented at Font Estramar. Community videos provide footage of actual marine encounters. Review those videos and species logs to learn what divers have observed before your visit.

Do I need permits or special authorization to dive Font Estramar?

Font Estramar is not in a marine protected area, so standard French diving regulations apply. Confirm any local rules or requirements with dive operators near the site before you go.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

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Verified marine species observations

12 records · 11 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Lauria cylindracea

Gastropoda · Lauriidae
GBIF
Last seen:
17 Jan 2026
×2records

Aiptasia couchii

Anthozoa · Aiptasiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×1records

Bolma rugosa

Gastropoda · Turbinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×1records

Cereus pedunculatus

Anthozoa · Sagartiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×1records

Clathria jolicoeuri

Demospongiae · Microcionidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×1records

Edmundsella pedata

Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×1records

Actinia mediterranea

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×1records

Pisania striata

Gastropoda · Pisaniidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×1records

Eriphia verrucosa

Malacostraca · Eriphiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
11 Jan 2026
×1records

Ensis minor

Bivalvia · Pharidae
GBIF
Last seen:
8 Jan 2026
×1records

Pomatias elegans

Gastropoda · Pomatiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 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.

Cave Diving in France legendary Font Estramar

Europe Cave Diving
💬 3 top comments
  • Ongelooflijk en de muziek erbij is ook prachtig!

    @liaverwoerd · 👍 2
  • Joli film 😮

    @zeb3329 · 👍 0
  • Amazing video! Especially since you filmed it yourself. I had no idea there was cave diving in France. The water clarity is amazing similar to caves in Yucatan.

    @chrispuder1527 · 👍 2

Font Estramar -312m / 1024 ft.The new cave diving World Record 6-janv-2024

Xavier Méniscus

Font Estramar moins 308m

Francis Le Guen
💬 3 top comments
  • Awesome achievement! Excellent work and push Fred!

    @tobyzielke · 👍 4
  • More people need to see this!! Absolutely insane!

    @runintobus · 👍 4
  • Superbe vidéo

    @ardichenyohan8877 · 👍 0

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Erreur sur la carte depuis la sortie de Caves l’itinéraire proposé m’a fait passer par une piste très rocailleuse et dangereuse ; c’est une piste pour un vététiste confirmé. , mais pas pour un VTC. Priere de corriger votre itinéraire Photo·s et/ou informations disponibles ici: https://amenagements-cyclables.fr/fr/contributions/120744 (This note has been created from Geovelo)"

    Geovelo_Notes · 2026-04-27
  • "Nouvelle piste cyclable en fonction, largeur 3m De l'avenue georges brassens à l'aire du goulet https://actu.fr/occitanie/leucate_11202/aude-une-nouvelle-piste-cyclable-est-ouverte-sur-le-littoral-elle-devrait-rencontrer-du-succes_63970973.html"

    LySioS · 2026-03-17
wind peaks Mar-Jan-Nov, calmest Sep-Oct-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
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p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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