Le Cannonier du Nord
Protected Area
Baie de la Ciotat
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 Cannonier du Nord offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Cannonier du Nord, just off Marseille, offers a decent wreck dive for those comfortable with deeper profiles. The star here is the German artillery piece, a big gun lying at around 40 meters. It’s a good spot for technical divers or experienced recreational divers looking for something a bit different from the usual reef dives in the area. Expect reasonable visibility, typical of the Mediterranean.
Typical Le Cannonier du Nord Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Le Cannonier du Nord
Dive shops near Le Cannonier du Nord
Anaya Plongée
La Calanque
OMNIBLUE FREEDIVE
Cassis Calanques Plongée
UCPA Sanary-sur-Mer
Le Brusc Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Cannonier du Nord
Le Cannonier du Nord Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Cannonier du Nord, 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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