Les sardineaux
Protected Area
Embouchure de l'Argens
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 sardineaux offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Les Sardineaux offers a gentle introduction to diving in the Calanques, making it ideal for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive. You'll find a sloping reef with small caves and crevices, home to nudibranchs, octopuses, and plenty of damselfish. It’s usually quite sheltered, so conditions are often calm.
Typical Les sardineaux 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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École de plongée des Issambres
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La Palanquée
Saint Aygulf Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les sardineaux
Les sardineaux Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Les sardineaux, 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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