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    La Gotte du Cap Estel dive site
    cave
    10-30m
    Marseille & Calanques, France
    Cap Ferrat

    La Gotte du Cap Estel

    Best months: Aug

    Protected Area

    Cap Ferrat

    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 Gotte du Cap Estel offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest cave diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeAug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 157+ species recorded
    Water14-25°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterCave dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    La Grotte du Cap Estel offers a straightforward cavern dive for those exploring the Marseille coast. The entrance opens into a large space, easily navigable and well-lit by natural light filtering from the surface. We’d suggest this site for newer cavern divers or anyone looking for a relaxed dive with interesting geology rather than abundant marine life. It’s a good spot to practice buoyancy in an overhead environment without the complexity of tighter passages.

    Typical La Gotte du Cap Estel Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Cap Ferrat Diving

    4km away
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    Nice Diving

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    Palmes Beach

    14km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Gotte du Cap Estel

    La Gotte du Cap Estel Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for La Gotte du Cap Estel, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.11, 5.89) (32km away)

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    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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