Le Toulonnais
Protected Area
Cap Martin
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 Toulonnais offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Le Toulonnais, near Marseille, offers a straightforward dive suitable for those getting comfortable with Mediterranean diving. The site typically features rocky slopes descending into sand, where you’ll often spot octopus tucked into crevices or small schools of damselfish flitting past. It’s a good spot for a relaxed drift or a longer exploration, generally free from strong currents. We’d suggest it for divers looking for an easy-going dive without grand expectations.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Toulonnais
Le Toulonnais Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Toulonnais, 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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