

Best for beginner divers, 20-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Le rocher Cacaveaux is a reef and seagrass site located 1000 metres from the shore of Île Maïre. The site features depths ranging from 20 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, though conditions vary. While the current is generally mild, strong currents are a known hazard, requiring careful monitoring of local conditions and coordination with the boat operator. Due to the depth, divers should plan conservative profiles and monitor air consumption closely. Water temperatures range from 13 to 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection.
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Despite the generally mild current, conditions can shift and stronger surges are a real hazard at this site, so check the forecast carefully and brief with your boat operator before descending. With depths reaching 35 metres, Open Water divers should plan a conservative dive profile and monitor their air closely.
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Depth
20-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site is rated for beginners, but given the depth range of 20 to 35 metres, Open Water divers should plan conservative dive profiles and monitor their air closely.
The site depth ranges from 20 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only site located 1000 metres from the shore. Divers must coordinate their entry and exit with the boat operator.
The primary hazard is the current. While usually mild, strong currents can occur, so divers must check the forecast and brief with the boat operator before descending.
Diving at Le rocher Cacaveaux in Marseille requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Le rocher Cacaveaux in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Le rocher Cacaveaux in Marseille are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Le rocher Cacaveaux in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Le rocher Cacaveaux in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.