La Merveilleuse
Protected Area
Lagune du Brusc
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 Merveilleuse offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Merveilleuse, a site in the Calanques, offers a pretty straightforward dive. You’ll find a series of small caves and swim-throughs, popular with recreational divers looking for a bit of exploration without too much challenge. Expect to see some schooling fish like damselfish and the occasional moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s a good option for divers comfortable in enclosed spaces but not seeking big pelagics.
Typical La Merveilleuse Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Dive shops near La Merveilleuse
Le Brusc Plongée
UCPA Sanary-sur-Mer
Bubble Diving
OMNIBLUE FREEDIVE
La Calanque
Saint-Mandrier Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Merveilleuse
La Merveilleuse Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Merveilleuse, 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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