Dattier
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Dattier offers some of Medes Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
We found Dattier to be a decent dive, particularly if you're keen on exploring the shallower parts of the Medes Islands. The site itself isn’t a deep one, making it a good choice for newer divers or those who prefer longer bottom times. You’ll weave through rocky outcrops, spotting the usual Mediterranean suspects: plenty of schooling damselfish, wrasse, and sometimes an octopus tucked into a crevice. It’s a pleasant way to spend an hour underwater, a nice afternoon drift when the currents aren't picking up too much. For an area known for bigger pelagics, Dattier focuses more on the smaller, macro life.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dattier
Dattier Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dattier, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
69°F · Range: 17.4–22.8°C
Current Speed
9.85 cm/s
Direction: SW (246°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.182 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
38.21 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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