SAMSON
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - SAMSON offers some of Medes Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Samson, a sunken tug, rests upright at 38 metres, making it a dive for those comfortable with deeper profiles. It’s a fairly intact wreck, with the wheelhouse and engine room still explorable, offering a nice swim-through for properly trained divers. Over time, barracuda and conger eels have made it their home, often found sheltering in the shadowed compartments. We find it’s a solid wreck dive for experienced divers looking for something a bit different in the Medes.
Typical SAMSON Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (38m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to SAMSON
Dive shops near SAMSON
Club subaquatique de Carry-le-Rouet
Centre Au-delà Plongée du Rove
Marseille Côté Mer Plongée (MCMP)
UCPA
CIP Marseille
L'atelier de la mer
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAMSON
SAMSON Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAMSON, 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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