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    Le tonneau dive site
    wreck
    15-30m
    Corsica, France
    Pointe de Senetosa et prolongements

    Le tonneau

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Pointe de Senetosa et prolongements

    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 tonneau offers some of Corsica's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Le Tonneau in Corsica offers a straightforward dive. You'll find a decent rock formation with small caves and crevices to explore. It’s a good spot for casual divers looking for a relaxing swim through a typical Mediterranean landscape, often with groupers and moray eels peeking out. Expect moderate visibility and calm conditions on most days.

    Typical Le tonneau Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 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

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le tonneau

    Le tonneau Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Le tonneau, 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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