Arpillon Drop-off
Protected Area
Embouchure de l'Argens
Why dive here
With 157+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and mobula rays (devil rays) - Arpillon Drop-off offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wall diving. Water sits around 14°C.
The Arpillon Drop-off offers a decent wall dive just outside Marseille. Divers will find a respectable wall descending into deeper water, providing a good opportunity to observe various Mediterranean species moving along the face. It’s a solid choice for divers looking for a straightforward, undemanding dive in the area. We’d say it suits those who appreciate a relaxed drift along a wall.
Typical Arpillon Drop-off Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Arpillon Drop-off
Dive shops near Arpillon Drop-off
École de plongée des Issambres
H2O
Saint Aygulf Plongée
La Palanquée
CIP Fréjus
Club Sous l'Eau
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arpillon Drop-off
Arpillon Drop-off Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arpillon Drop-off, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (43.2, 5.39) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
13.86°C
57°F
Air Temperature
24.69°C
76°F
Wind Speed
6.29 m/s
12.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.6 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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