Tunnel de la Moyade
Protected Area
Sormiou
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) - Tunnel de la Moyade offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest cave diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Tunnel de la Moyade offers a genuine cave diving experience near Marseille. Divers navigate through a narrow, dark passage, requiring good buoyancy and comfort in enclosed spaces. Expect to see some small crustaceans and sponges clinging to the walls, but the real draw is the unique geological formation. It’s a site best suited for experienced divers looking for something different.
Typical Tunnel de la Moyade Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Tunnel de la Moyade
Dive shops near Tunnel de la Moyade
UCPA Cap Croisette
ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
Cassis Calanques Plongée
Anaya Plongée
Paradis Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tunnel de la Moyade
Tunnel de la Moyade Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tunnel de la Moyade, 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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