Le Saumur
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 Saumur offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Saumur offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for training or a relaxed afternoon. You'll navigate a rocky reef, keeping an eye out for resident octopus tucked into crevices and small schools of Mediterranean damselfish. It's a reliable spot for less experienced divers looking to practice skills in calm conditions, or for a gentle re-entry dive. Visibility tends to be decent, making it easy to enjoy the simple beauty of the local seabed.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Saumur
Le Saumur Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Saumur, 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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