La Balise de L Esquillade
Protected Area
Domaine du rayol
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) - La Balise de L Esquillade offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
We often find ourselves at La Balise de L'Esquillade when conditions are calm enough. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, mostly exploring the rocky reef and its nooks, where you’ll spot scorpionfish tucked away and the usual Mediterranean suspects like wrasse and bream. The shallow depth makes it a good choice for divers wanting an easy, relaxed exploration, or for those shaking off some rust. Don't expect huge pelagics, but it's a solid, dependable dive for getting wet.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Balise de L Esquillade
La Balise de L Esquillade Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Balise de L Esquillade, 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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