La faille du soldat
Protected Area
Iles du frioul
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 faille du soldat offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wall diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Faille du Soldat, or "Soldier's Fault", is a dramatic crack in the reef wall, running deep into the rock. Divers here drop into a narrow canyon, feeling the cool water funnel through. It's a striking geological feature, best suited for those who appreciate unique underwater topography over dense marine life. We've often seen nudibranchs clinging to the walls and small groupers hiding in the shadows.
Typical La faille du soldat Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
Paradis Plongée
UCPA Cap Croisette
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Cassis Calanques Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La faille du soldat
La faille du soldat Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La faille du soldat, 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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