ST NICOLAS
Protected Area
Cap Martin
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 NICOLAS offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
St Nicolas sits just outside Marseille’s Vieux Port, dropping to around 23 meters. We find it’s a good spot for intermediate divers looking for a straightforward Mediterranean dive. You’ll typically see moray eels tucked into the rocks and often a few scorpionfish camouflaged on the seabed. It’s a solid choice if you want to get wet without venturing too far out.
Typical ST NICOLAS 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to ST NICOLAS
Dive shops near ST NICOLAS
PIANETA BLU
Palmes Beach
Cap Ferrat Diving
Aqua Pro Dive International
RAND’EAU ÉVASION
Sub-Marine
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ST NICOLAS
ST NICOLAS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST NICOLAS, 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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