

Best for advanced divers, 30-35m, boat entry, mild current.
The Novi Wreck lies off Île Maïre at depths between 30 and 35 metres. This advanced dive requires boat access and careful management of decompression obligations and nitrogen narcosis. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, allowing for clear views of the structure. Divers frequently encounter scorpionfish, wrasses, and various nudibranchs such as Cratena slugs. Other species recorded include squat lobsters, conger eels, and common lobsters. Due to the depth and potential for entanglement within the wreck, divers should maintain strict buoyancy control and carry a DSMB. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 18C, making a drysuit or thick wetsuit with a hood advisable.
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Visibility at this depth can vary considerably with season and recent weather, so ask your charter skipper about conditions on the day before committing to a penetration dive. Water temperature drops to 13 degrees Celsius in winter, so a drysuit or a minimum 7mm wetsuit with hood is worth the bulk.
Boat access.
Recorded at this site
Depth
30-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers regularly encounter scorpionfish, wrasses, and Cratena slugs. Other species recorded at the site include squat lobsters, conger eels, common lobsters, and various sea stars.
No, this is an advanced dive site. The depth of 30 to 35 metres requires experience with decompression procedures and nitrogen narcosis management.
The wreck sits at a depth of 30 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 32 metres.
No, the Novi Wreck requires boat access. You must arrange a charter to reach the site off Île Maïre.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the wreck lies at a depth of 30 to 35 metres, which is well beyond the reach of surface observation.
Diving at Novi Wreck in Marseille requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Novi Wreck in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Novi Wreck in Marseille are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Novi Wreck in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Novi Wreck in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.