la source
Protected Area
Cap Martin
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 source offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Source is a technical dive for those comfortable with deeper cave environments. Entry is through a crack at 22m, leading into a series of interconnected chambers. Expect ambient light near the entrance, then darkness, so torches are essential. It's a challenging dive, best suited for experienced cave divers looking for a unique exploration.
Typical la source Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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PIANETA BLU
Palmes Beach
Cap Ferrat Diving
Aqua Pro Dive International
RAND’EAU ÉVASION
Sub-Marine
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for la source
la source Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for la source, 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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