Banc provencal
Protected Area
Zones de quiétude du Balbuzard pêcheur
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, great white sharks, hammerhead sharks and mobula rays (devil rays) - Banc provencal offers some of Corsica's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Banc provencal is a dive for intermediate divers looking to go a bit deeper, with the seabed at 40m. It’s essentially a large rock formation, dropping off into the blue. You'll find a good mix of Mediterranean critters here: groupers often hang out in the crevices, and we’ve seen barracuda cruise past on the deeper edges. It's a solid choice when you want a straightforward deep dive with reliable marine life.
Typical Banc provencal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (40m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Banc provencal
Banc provencal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Banc provencal, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.38, 9.55) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
72°F · Range: 20.1–24.6°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
5.12 m/s
10.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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