Le Pytheas
Protected Area
Posidonies de la côte des Albères
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 Pytheas offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Pytheas is a solid dive in the Marseille area, good for a relaxed trip out. The site features some interesting rock formations and a decent variety of smaller Mediterranean fish. It’s generally a pretty calm dive, making it a good choice for those looking for a less strenuous outing or to get comfortable with the local conditions. Expect typical Mediterranean visibility.
Typical Le Pytheas Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Pytheas
Le Pytheas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Pytheas, 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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