Le Bestouan
Protected Area
Calanques et îles marseillaises - Cap Canaille et massif du Grand Caunet
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 Bestouan offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Bestouan offers a solid Mediterranean dive for those exploring the Marseille coastline. You'll find rocky reefs dropping to moderate depths, home to typical local species like moray eels, octopus, and schooling damselfish. It's a reliable spot for a casual dive, particularly good for those looking to avoid the busiest sites and enjoy a relaxed exploration.
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Cassis Calanques Plongée
Anaya Plongée
La Calanque
Balanea
ATELIER DE LA MER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Bestouan
Le Bestouan Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Bestouan, 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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