23m
    Marseille & Calanques, France
    Baie et cap d'Antibes - îles de Lerins

    LE ROBUSTE II

    Best months: Aug

    Protected Area

    Baie et cap d'Antibes - îles de Lerins

    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 ROBUSTE II offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeAug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 157+ species recorded
    Water14-25°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 23m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Le Robuste II sits upright, a barge vessel that went down in 1993, just outside the bay. It’s a great choice when the mistral picks up and other sites are too exposed. At 23 metres, it’s a comfortable dive, and the wreck itself is surprisingly photogenic. We love the way sunlight filters through the superstructure, dappling the hold where grouper often lurk. It's classified as 'dangerous,' which is a bit of an exaggeration these days, but it means you'll still find some fascinating, twisted metal and sharp edges – definitely keep your buoyancy dialled in. We've spent many a dive here circling the main deck, spotting moray eels peering from crevices and clouds of damselfish flitting through the beams. The sheer volume of nudibranchs on the hull never fails to impress us; our favourite is the flabellina lineata, with its delicate white cerata. This site is perfect for those who enjoy a solid wreck dive without the pressure of extreme depth or current. Just be mindful of local boat traffic on ascent, especially during summer weekends.

    Typical LE ROBUSTE II Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m23m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 23m - 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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LE ROBUSTE II

    LE ROBUSTE II Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for LE ROBUSTE II, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.11, 5.89) (32km away)

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    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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