La plaine
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 plaine offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Plaine offers a relaxed dive in the Calanques, a good spot for when the Mistral wind kicks up and other sites are unworkable. Expect depths around 15-20 metres, with some interesting rock formations and a decent chance of seeing octopuses tucked into crevices. It’s a solid choice for less experienced divers or those looking for a chilled-out second dive.
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UCPA Cap Croisette
ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
PLONGEE PASSION CARRY
Paradis Plongée
Cassis Calanques Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La plaine
La plaine Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La plaine, 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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