POURSUIVANTE
Protected Area
Cap taillat – cap camarat
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) - POURSUIVANTE offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Poursuivante is a funny one. We love this wreck, not for its imposing size, but for the story it tells and the marine life that’s made it home. Lying at 38 metres, this torpedo boat was scuttled during WWII and then salvaged, but sections remain, scattered across the seafloor. It's less a single, intact vessel and more an archaeological site, broken into fascinating pieces. You’ll find sections of hull, twisted metal, and machinery creating miniature caves and overhangs. Swarms of small damselfish shimmer around the nooks, and we’ve often spotted conger eels peeking out from pipes. The visibility here can be superb on a good day, allowing you to appreciate the scale of the debris field. We’d suggest going early to avoid other boats and taking your time to explore the different sections. It’s a contemplative dive, more about discovery than grand vistas, perfect for divers who appreciate history and macro life.
Typical POURSUIVANTE 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 (38m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to POURSUIVANTE
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La Palanquée
TIKI DIVE / SAS SEA PROJECT
Mio Palmo plongée
H2O
École de plongée des Issambres
Saint Aygulf Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for POURSUIVANTE
POURSUIVANTE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for POURSUIVANTE, 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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