La piscine des Medes
Protected Area
Port-Cros
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 piscine des Medes offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La piscine des Medes offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed time underwater. It's a shallow, sheltered spot, often with decent visibility, making it a good place to practice skills or just enjoy a quiet dive. You'll generally find common Mediterranean reef fish here, along with some soft corals clinging to the rocky walls. It's not a site that will blow your mind, but it’s a reliable choice for a pleasant, easy dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La piscine des Medes
La piscine des Medes Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La piscine des Medes, 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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