Les pains de sucre
Protected Area
Sormiou
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 pains de sucre offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Les Pains de Sucre, or 'Sugar Loaves,' offers a straightforward dive just outside Marseille. You'll navigate around several large rock formations that rise from the seabed, creating interesting swim-throughs and overhangs. It's a relaxed spot, typically with minimal current, suitable for newer divers or anyone looking for a chilled-out afternoon exploring the local Mediterranean critters like octopus and small groupers. The site provides a good introduction to the typical Calanques underwater topography.
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ATELIER DE LA MER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les pains de sucre
Les pains de sucre Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Les pains de sucre, 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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