Le Lion de Mer
Protected Area
Embouchure de l'Argens
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 Lion de Mer offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Lion de Mer is a straightforward dive, good for getting your fins wet in the Calanques. You'll find a nice wall here, descending into clear Mediterranean water. It’s a solid choice for newer divers looking for an easy profile, with sponges and small reef fish dotting the rock. Visibility is usually pretty dependable.
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Club Sous l'Eau
CIP Fréjus
Saint Aygulf Plongée
École de plongée des Issambres
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Centre De Plongée De La Rague
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Lion de Mer
Le Lion de Mer Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Lion de Mer, 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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