Roche Marine
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) - Roche Marine offers some of Corsica's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Roche Marine in Corsica is a good spot for newer divers, with a maximum depth of 20 metres. The site is mostly rock formations, offering plenty of nooks for small Mediterranean fish. Expect to see some moray eels and octopus tucked away, especially if you move slowly. It’s a straightforward dive, comfortable for building confidence.
Typical Roche Marine 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 20m - 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 Roche Marine
Roche Marine Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Roche Marine, 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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