Le Grand Boule
Protected Area
Batterie du graillon
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 Grand Boule offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Grand Boule offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for those looking for a relaxed exploration rather than dramatic topography. The site has a gentle sloping profile, often with various small Mediterranean wrasse and blennies darting among the rocks. It’s a good choice for newer divers or for a second dive of the day when you’re after something mellow.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Grand Boule
Le Grand Boule Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Grand Boule, 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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