L’Arenas
Protected Area
Batterie du graillon
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’Arenas offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
L’Arenas sits at 37 metres, a good intermediate dive in the Calanques. The site features a sandy bottom, broken by rocky outcrops. We usually find moray eels tucked into the crevices and the occasional passing dentex. It’s a solid choice for divers looking for a deeper profile without strong currents.
Typical L’Arenas Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (37m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for L’Arenas
L’Arenas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for L’Arenas, 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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