Pointe de la croix
Protected Area
Port-Cros
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) - Pointe de la croix offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Pointe de la Croix offers a pleasant, easy dive for those looking for something straightforward. You'll find a rocky slope that levels out, dotted with sponges and the occasional small octopus peeking from crevices. It's a good spot for a relaxed second dive or for divers getting comfortable with Mediterranean conditions. Expect decent visibility on calm days.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pointe de la croix
Pointe de la croix Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pointe de la croix, 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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