Les arches de Riva Bella
Protected Area
Grand herbier de la côte orientale
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) - Les arches de Riva Bella offers some of Corsica's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Les arches de Riva Bella offers a straightforward dive through a series of natural rock arches. It’s shallow, maxing out at 19 metres, making it a solid choice for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. You’ll weave in and out of the formations, often finding small groups of damselfish sheltering in the shadows. It’s a pleasant, easy dive.
Typical Les arches de Riva Bella Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les arches de Riva Bella
Les arches de Riva Bella Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Les arches de Riva Bella, 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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