Les amphores de Niolon
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) - Les amphores de Niolon offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Les amphores de Niolon usually offers a gentle dive, good for shaking off the rust or for those newer to Mediterranean conditions. You'll find scattered ancient amphora fragments across a sandy bottom, hinting at past maritime traffic. The real draw here, beyond the history, are the resident moray eels and octopuses often tucked into the rocks. It's a straightforward shore dive, making it accessible and relaxed.
Typical Les amphores de Niolon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les amphores de Niolon
Les amphores de Niolon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Les amphores de Niolon, 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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