Roche d'Aurelle
Protected Area
Massif de l\'esterel
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) - Roche d'Aurelle offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Roche d'Aurelle is a gentle introduction to diving in the Calanques, perfect for those just getting their fins wet. The site caps out around 22 meters, so you've got plenty of bottom time to explore the rocky slopes and the small caves that dot the seafloor. We often spot octopus tucked into crevices here, along with moray eels peeking out from their hidey-holes. It's a relaxed dive, no strong currents to contend with, and a good spot to build confidence before tackling some of the deeper, more exposed sites in the area.
Typical Roche d'Aurelle Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Roche d'Aurelle
Dive shops near Roche d'Aurelle
Centre De Plongée De La Rague
La Cigale Plongée
Neptune Plongée
Club Sous l'Eau
CIP Fréjus
SUBVISION PLONGEE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Roche d'Aurelle
Roche d'Aurelle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Roche d'Aurelle, 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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