Les pierres tombees
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 pierres tombees offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Les Pierres Tombées, or "the fallen stones," near Marseille, is a straightforward dive. You’ll find large rock formations scattered across the seabed, creating plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Expect to see typical Mediterranean reef fish-damselfish, wrasse, and small moray eels peering out from cracks. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, suitable for newer divers or those looking for a chilled-out afternoon.
Typical Les pierres tombees 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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ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les pierres tombees
Les pierres tombees Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Les pierres tombees, 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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