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Les Pharillons

The Pharillons, located at the southern tip of Maïre Island, are two breathtaking rock formations. This dive site offers a stunning drop off with two prominent arches, as well as several smaller ones to explore.

One of the arches, adorned with sea mimosas, can be found at the base of Maïre's southern tip. Just before reaching the first rock, you'll encounter a second massive arch that plays host to a variety of regular fish species, such as sars.

Diving at The Pharillons is truly a treat for underwater enthusiasts. The area boasts excellent visibility of up to 10 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the vibrant marine life that thrives in these waters. Sardines, anchovies, and even pelagic fish can often be spotted in the azure-blue depths.

With a maximum depth of 25 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced and expert divers. Whether you're seeking an adrenaline-filled adventure or a chance to explore the underwater wonders of France, The Pharillons will not disappoint.

Plan your dive to The Pharillons, located in the coastal town of Les Goudes in the 8th Arrondissement of Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône. This stunning location in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Metropolitan France offers a memorable diving experience that should not be missed.

Diving Conditions Score for Les Pharillons

8.7
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Les Pharillons

Depth

25m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Les Pharillons

Wave Height

0.34m

Wind Speed

9.1 m/s

Water Temp

26.3°C

Visibility

49.06km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

24.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Les Pharillons
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Dive Score Chart for Les Pharillons

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.076506024096386/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 4.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.736647488584474/10.

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

Sunrise at Les Pharillons: 06:00
Sunset at Les Pharillons: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Les Pharillons 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
11:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.44m (4.15s), Wind: 4.9 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Les Pharillons
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Les Pharillons

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 Les Pharillons

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 Les Pharillons

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

Ideal Conditions for Les Pharillons

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.6°C / 78.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.2m / 49.9ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Les Pharillons

Les Pharillons 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 0.9m 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 - Jul 9, 2026

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