La grande Grenille
Protected Area
Baie et cap d'Antibes - îles de Lerins
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 grande Grenille offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Grande Grenouille, or "The Big Frog," is a gentle introduction to diving in the Calanques. At a consistent 17 meters, it’s a site where we often take newer divers to get comfortable. The topography here is interesting, with a series of small, rocky overhangs that provide shelter for moray eels, and we’ve spotted octopuses tucked away in crevices more than once. Keep an eye out for colourful nudibranchs on the rock walls. It’s a relaxed dive, usually with minimal current, and a good spot to simply enjoy being underwater without too many demands.
Typical La grande Grenille 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La grande Grenille
La grande Grenille Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La grande Grenille, 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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