Le Niedersachsen
Protected Area
Cap Sicie - Six Fours
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 Niedersachsen offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Niedersachsen is an older wreck site in the Marseille area, a cargo ship from World War II. It’s broken into several large sections, creating interesting swim-throughs as you explore the holds. We often find conger eels tucked into crevices, alongside schools of damselfish darting between the metal. It’s a good option for divers comfortable with wreck penetration, offering a glimpse into the region's history beneath the waves.
Typical Le Niedersachsen 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 25m - 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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Ulysse Plongée
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Toulon Plongée
Scubazar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Niedersachsen
Le Niedersachsen Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Niedersachsen, 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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