L anse du canon
Protected Area
Calanques
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) - L anse du canon offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
L’Anse du Canon offers a straightforward dive, accessible for most experience levels in the Calanques. You’ll find a gently sloping reef, typical of the Mediterranean, with small grouper and wrasse often visible among the rocks. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive or for those looking for a calm introduction to the area’s underwater scenery. Visibility can be good here, especially in settled conditions.
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UCPA Cap Croisette
ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
Paradis Plongée
Cassis Calanques Plongée
PLONGEE PASSION CARRY
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for L anse du canon
L anse du canon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for L anse du canon, 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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