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    Le Formichine dive site
    21m
    Beginner
    Corsica, France
    Plateau du Cap Corse

    Le Formichine

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Plateau du Cap Corse

    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) - Le Formichine offers some of Corsica's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Great White Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 213+ species recorded
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 21m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Le Formichine offers a straightforward dive to 21 meters, ideal for newer divers building confidence. The site is a sandy bottom with several small rock formations providing shelter for octopus and scorpionfish. We usually spot nudibranchs if you take your time, making it a good spot for macro enthusiasts. It’s a relaxed afternoon dive, not one for big pelagics.

    Typical Le Formichine Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m21m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Formichine

    Le Formichine Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Le Formichine, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.38, 9.55) (2km away)

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    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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