Les Quairolles
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Les Quairolles offers some of Medes Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
Les Quairolles? Oh, we love Les Quairolles. It's not the deepest site out there, but it always delivers something interesting. For us, it’s all about the topography – those intricate rock formations, swim-throughs, and little caves. You can spend a whole dive just exploring the cracks and crevices, spotting critters tucked away. We’ve found everything from shy octopus peeking out to moray eels slithering through the shadows. What really sells us on Les Quairolles, though, is the light. On a sunny day, the way the light filters down through the water, bouncing off the rocks, creates these incredible ethereal beams. It’s absolutely captivating. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light is usually at its best then, and the boat traffic is a bit lighter. It’s a site that suits divers who appreciate detailed exploration over big pelagics, though we have seen a few moonfish cruise by on occasion. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff, too – the nudibranchs here can be quite vibrant.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les Quairolles
Les Quairolles Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Les Quairolles, 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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