Le Chaouen Wreck
Protected Area
Iles Marseillaises - Cassidaigne
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 Chaouen Wreck offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Le Chaouen is a proper wreck dive, sitting upright and mostly intact on a sandy bottom at 33 metres. You drop down, and it just materialises out of the blue, this cargo ship, sunk back in 1970 after hitting the Grand Congloué island. For us, it’s not just a big chunk of metal; it feels like a living museum. We love exploring the holds, which are surprisingly open and easy to navigate for anyone comfortable with their buoyancy. Sunlight streams through the openings, illuminating schools of salema that twist and turn as you pass. Keep an eye out for conger eels tucked into the darker corners, and if you’re lucky, a marbled electric ray might be resting on the deck. The coral growth here is impressive for a wreck, splashes of red gorgonian clinging to the hull, and the bow, at around 20 metres, is our favourite spot for photos. It’s a site that rewards multiple visits, revealing new details each time.
Typical Le Chaouen Wreck 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
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UCPA Cap Croisette
ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
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Anaya Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Chaouen Wreck
Le Chaouen Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Chaouen Wreck, 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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