29m
    Intermediate
    Marseille & Calanques, France
    Massif de l\'esterel

    Roche Maeva

    Best months: Aug

    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.

    Best timeAug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 157+ species recorded
    Water14-25°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 29m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m29m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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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)

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    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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