Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille
Protected Area
Massif de l\'esterel
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) - Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille is a nice, relaxed spot, especially when you’re just getting back into the swing of things or bringing someone new along. The maximum depth is 13 meters, so there’s no pressure on bottom time or air. We often find ourselves just cruising along the small rock formations here, peering into crevices for blennies and gobies. It’s a good choice for a lazy afternoon dive, easy for beginners, and a calm alternative if other sites have a bit too much chop.
Typical Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille
Dive shops near Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille
Centre De Plongée De La Rague
La Cigale Plongée
Neptune Plongée
SUBVISION PLONGEE
École de plongée
Club Sous l'Eau
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille
Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Crique de la Pointe de l’Aiguille, 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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