Les pierres du matelot
Protected Area
Iles Marseillaises - Cassidaigne
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 pierres du matelot offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Les Pierres du Matelot, just off Marseille, offers a straightforward dive suitable for most skill levels. We’ve found the rocky topography interesting, with plenty of small crevices to peek into. Look out for octopus tucked away and schools of damselfish flitting about the rocks. It’s a solid choice for a relaxing afternoon dive.
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UCPA Cap Croisette
ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
Cassis Calanques Plongée
Paradis Plongée
PLONGEE PASSION CARRY
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les pierres du matelot
Les pierres du matelot Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Les pierres du matelot, 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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