La Tortue
Protected Area
Ilôts du toro
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) - La Tortue offers some of Corsica's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Tortue, off Corsica, is a good spot for a straightforward Mediterranean dive. You'll find rocky reefs, home to plenty of smaller fish like damselfish and wrasse, with nudibranchs often tucked into crevices. It’s a solid choice for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon in the water, without any major challenges.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Tortue
La Tortue Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Tortue, 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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