Loca
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) - Loca offers some of Corsica's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Loca is a straightforward shallow dive, topping out at 21m. It's a good place for newer divers to get comfortable, with easy conditions. You'll find plenty of typical Mediterranean reef fish here, like ornate wrasse and damselfish, along the rocky bottom. It's not a dramatic dive, but solid for a relaxed afternoon.
Typical Loca 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 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 Loca
Loca Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Loca, 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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