Le puit Degaby
Protected Area
Iles du frioul
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 puit Degaby offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest cave diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Puit Degaby, near Marseille, offers a decent shore dive for those looking for an easy entry. The site features a small wall dropping to about 15 meters, with a few crevices to explore. You’ll typically see blennies, small wrasse, and sometimes an octopus tucked away. It's a good spot for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re newer to Mediterranean shore diving or just want a convenient dip.
Typical Le puit Degaby Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
UCPA Cap Croisette
Paradis Plongée
PLONGEE PASSION CARRY
Cassis Calanques Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le puit Degaby
Le puit Degaby Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le puit Degaby, 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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