La cheminée
Protected Area
Cap Martin
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 cheminée offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest cave diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La cheminée, or "The Chimney," is a pretty cool little cavern dive just off Marseille. It's a beginner-friendly spot, topping out at a modest 24 metres, making it accessible for newer divers wanting to try a proper overhead environment. We love how the light plays inside, filtering down from the surface opening, creating these really nice shafts of blue. You’ll weave through some tight spots, then open into a small chamber before ascending through the chimney itself. It's not a big fish site, but the atmosphere makes it worth the trip, especially when the conditions are calm.
Typical La cheminée 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 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to La cheminée
Dive shops near La cheminée
Palmes Beach
PIANETA BLU
Cap Ferrat Diving
Aqua Pro Dive International
RAND’EAU ÉVASION
Sub-Marine
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La cheminée
La cheminée Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La cheminée, 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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