Pierre Jaques
Protected Area
Batterie du graillon
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) - Pierre Jaques offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Pierre Jaques, a fishing boat sunk near Planier Island, is a solid intermediate dive. Dropping to 33 metres, you'll find the wreck sitting upright, mostly intact, though time has certainly taken its toll. What we really appreciate here are the schools of damselfish that often swirl around the bow, thick enough to momentarily obscure parts of the wreck. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the shadowed sections; they’re pretty reliably found here. It's a good pick for divers comfortable with depth looking for a quiet wreck experience in the area.
Typical Pierre Jaques Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (33m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pierre Jaques
Pierre Jaques Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pierre Jaques, 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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