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    Le Bassin dive site
    Marseille & Calanques, France
    Esterel

    Le Bassin

    Best months: Aug

    Protected Area

    Esterel

    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) - Le Bassin offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeAug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 157+ species recorded
    Water14-25°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Le Bassin offers a straightforward dive, popular with local dive schools for training and easy access. You'll find a rocky seabed with scattered Posidonia meadows, home to blennies, gobies, and small wrasse. It’s a good spot for newer divers to practice skills without strong currents, or for an easy second dive, though don't expect dramatic topography or large pelagics. Visibility is generally good, making it a reliable choice for a relaxed dip.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Bassin

    Le Bassin Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Le Bassin, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.11, 5.89) (32km away)

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    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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