Lac de Laffrey
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) - Lac de Laffrey offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Lac de Laffrey offers a refreshing change from the saltwater dives of the Calanques. It's a high-altitude lake, so expect cooler water and different light. We've found it’s a good spot for buoyancy practice or just enjoying a calm, freshwater environment. There isn't the big marine life of the sea, but it's peaceful and a good option when the Mediterranean is rough.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lac de Laffrey
Lac de Laffrey Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lac de Laffrey, 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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