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    ST ELME dive site
    wreck
    8m
    Marseille & Calanques, France
    Massif de l\'esterel

    ST ELME

    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) - ST ELME offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 8m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The St Elme wreck, sitting in just 8 metres of water, is a proper introduction to wreck diving. This site is very accessible and offers a look into a vessel’s bones, now home to various small Mediterranean fish. It’s ideal for newer divers wanting to get comfortable around overhead environments without the pressure of depth, or for photographers looking for an easy, well-lit subject. The structure itself is broken but still identifiable, making for an interesting explore.

    Typical ST ELME Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 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

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Dive shops near ST ELME

    Centre De Plongée De La Rague

    2km away
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    La Cigale Plongée

    3km away
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    Neptune Plongée

    6km away

    SUBVISION PLONGEE

    12km away
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    École de plongée

    16km away

    Club Sous l'Eau

    17km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ST ELME

    ST ELME Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for ST ELME, 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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