Grand bleu
Protected Area
Embouchure du fleuve Var (Partie marine)
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) - Grand bleu offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Grand Bleu lives up to its name, offering an open water dive with a relaxed feel. We’re talking about a gentle slope to a maximum of 23 meters, making it a good choice for newer divers getting comfortable with depth. You’ll likely spot schooling damselfish and the occasional moray eel tucked into the rocks. It’s a solid entry-level site for the area, straightforward and calm.
Typical Grand bleu 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 23m - 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 Grand bleu
Grand bleu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grand bleu, 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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