L Arche
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) - L Arche offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
L’Arche, nestled within the Calanques, offers a cool swim-through for divers keen on exploring the local topography. We’ve found the arch itself is a nice feature, drawing in light and creating some interesting shadows. You'll likely spot small Mediterranean reef fish here, perhaps a moray eel tucked into a crevice. It’s a pleasant dive, generally suited to open water divers looking for a relaxing profile and a bit of natural architecture.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for L Arche
L Arche Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for L Arche, 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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