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Calanque de Pouars Plane

This dive spot, also known as Pouars or Port de Plane, offers divers a well-protected cove that resembles a small port. Access to the left-hand rock is only possible in calm seas through a small tunnel that passes outside the cove at depths ranging from 4 to 8 meters. Beyond the cove, you'll find two rocky peaks at approximately 12 meters and a ridge at 20 meters, with a maximum depth of 35 meters.

Underneath the water, divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life. Sea bream can be spotted swimming under the boat, while dentex can be found in the open water. Schools of sars, mullets, moray eels, and a few groupers also roam the area. Keep an eye out for hidden treasures as well, such as mostelles, scorpion fish, and capons hiding under the rocks.

With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located in France, specifically in Pierre Qui Tramolle, Sentier des Douaniers, Les Goudes, 8th Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, it provides an exciting underwater experience for divers seeking adventure in the vibrant waters of the Mediterranean.

Diving Conditions Score for Calanque de Pouars Plane

8.6
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Calanque de Pouars Plane

Depth

18m

Visibility

14m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Calanque de Pouars Plane

Wave Height

0.3m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

24.8°C

Visibility

48.9km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

5.35s

Air Temperature

26.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Calanque de Pouars Plane
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Dive Score Chart for Calanque de Pouars Plane

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.172962962962963/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 5.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.889047619047618/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Calanque de Pouars Plane: 06:00
Sunset at Calanque de Pouars Plane: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Calanque de Pouars Plane are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.3m (5.4s), Wind: 5.5 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 1.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Calanque de Pouars Plane
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Calanque de Pouars Plane

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Calanque de Pouars Plane

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.1/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Calanque de Pouars Plane

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Calanque de Pouars Plane

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.6°C / 78.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.2m / 49.9ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Calanque de Pouars Plane

Calanque de Pouars Plane shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.6°C) and January the coldest (3.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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