La Principale
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 Principale offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Principale offers straightforward diving in the Marseille area. It's a reliable spot for those looking to get wet without venturing too far, typically with decent visibility. We often see schooling fish, nudibranchs on the rocky walls, and various crustaceans tucked into crevices. It’s a good choice for newer divers or for a relaxed second dive.
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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 Principale
La Principale Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Principale, 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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