Cap La Vieille
Protected Area
Cerbère - Banyuls
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) - Cap La Vieille offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cap La Vieille gives you a good feel for the Mediterranean's rockier side. It's mostly about the interesting topography, with some decent wall diving and crevices to explore. You'll likely spot moray eels tucked away and plenty of colourful nudibranchs if you look closely. We’d suggest this spot for divers who enjoy exploring rocky formations and don’t need huge pelagics.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cap La Vieille
Cap La Vieille Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cap La Vieille, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.11, 5.89) (32km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
69°F · Range: 15.7–23.1°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
6.69 m/s
13.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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