

Best for intermediate divers, 25-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Les Bankaws is a reef site located off the Île de Riou near Marseille. This boat-access dive reaches depths of 25 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and surge, which require good buoyancy control. Visibility at the site fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Given the depth and potential for shifting conditions, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Water temperatures range from 13C in winter to 20C in August. A 5 mm wetsuit is the minimum recommended, though many divers prefer a 7 mm suit or drysuit outside of the summer season.
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Current and swell here can shift quickly, so check local conditions carefully before committing to a descent at this depth. A 5 mm wetsuit is the minimum outside summer; many local divers opt for 7 mm or a drysuit from autumn through spring.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
25-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
35 min
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth of 25 to 30 metres and the presence of moderate currents and surge.
Les Bankaws is located 2000 metres from the shore and requires boat access.
The site ranges from 25 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres.
A 5 mm wetsuit is the minimum requirement outside of summer, while many divers opt for a 7 mm wetsuit or a drysuit from autumn through spring.
Divers must manage deep profiles, moderate currents, and surge. Conditions can shift quickly, so local checks are advised before descending.
Diving at Les Bankaws in Marseille requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Expect moderate currents at Les Bankaws in Marseille. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Les Bankaws in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.