Saint François
Protected Area
Vallée du Fango
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) - Saint François offers some of Corsica's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Saint François offers a shallow dive, maxing out at 16 meters, making it a good spot for beginners or those getting back in the water. You’ll find some scattered rock formations and small patches of seagrass. Expect to see typical Mediterranean reef fish like damselfish and the occasional wrasse. It’s a gentle introduction to Corsican diving.
Typical Saint François Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Saint François
Saint François Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Saint François, 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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