Roche Maeva
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 Maeva offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Roche Maeva often gets overlooked for some of its flashier neighbours in the Calanques, but we think that’s a mistake. Dropping to a comfortable 29 metres, it’s a solid intermediate dive. The site is essentially a series of rocky fingers and small canyons, creating plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. You’ll spend most of your time peering into crevices, looking for moray eels and lobsters. It’s also a good spot for spotting schools of barracuda cruising in the blue, especially in late summer. We find it’s best when you have a bit of local insight on the currents, as they can pick up, making the drift a bit more interesting, but also requiring some awareness. If you appreciate a good rummage around healthy Mediterranean rockscapes, Roche Maeva is a good call.
Typical Roche Maeva 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 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Roche Maeva
Dive shops near Roche Maeva
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 Maeva
Roche Maeva Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Roche Maeva, 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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