Sec du gendarme
Protected Area
Port-Cros [Aire D\'Adhésion]
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) - Sec du gendarme offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sec du Gendarme offers a straightforward dive, typically a drift along a rocky wall. We’ve found barracuda often patrol the upper sections, and the occasional octopus hides amongst the rocks. It’s a decent option for a relaxed second dive or when you’re looking for something less demanding. Expect classic Mediterranean reef fauna, nothing dramatic, but always pleasant.
Typical Sec du gendarme Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sec du gendarme
Sec du gendarme Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sec du gendarme, 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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