Le Marcel
Protected Area
Port-Cros [Aire D\'Adhésion]
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 Marcel offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Marcel offers a straightforward dive in the waters off Marseille. You'll find a rocky seafloor, home to typical Mediterranean residents like small moray eels peeking from crevices and the occasional scorpionfish blending into the rockwork. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, perhaps a second dive of the day, suitable for newer divers looking to build confidence without strong currents or complex navigation.
Typical Le Marcel 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 Marcel
Dive shops near Le Marcel
Porquerolles Plongée
PlongeeO
Scubazar
Dune La Londe
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE
Ulysse Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Marcel
Le Marcel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Marcel, 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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