Plage du Capellan
Protected Area
Port d\'alon - nartette
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) - Plage du Capellan offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Plage du Capellan is a good entry point for shore diving in the Calanques. You'll find a gradual slope, making it a comfortable spot for less experienced divers or those looking for a relaxed exploration. Expect to see typical Mediterranean reef fish like wrasse and bream, with some small octopus often tucked into the rocks. It’s a solid choice for a casual dive when you're in the area.
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OMNIBLUE FREEDIVE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Plage du Capellan
Plage du Capellan Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Plage du Capellan, 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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