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Dive Spot Guide•
Epave de l’Obéron
Historic wreck on a sandy bottom off Marseillan, easy to explore.
Local operator required
Access is normally arranged through a local Cap d'Agde or Marseillan dive boat.
Open, boat-served wreck dive with a beginner-friendly profile, local operator support, and enough structure for photography and marine life.
About Epave de l’Obéron
Historic steamship wreck resting on a sandy seabed off the Marseillan coast. The wreck is open and easy to read underwater, making it a relaxed target for guided wreck dives and underwater photography. Its shallow profile and broken structure reward steady buoyancy, slow exploration, and close looks at the marine life that has settled on the wreck.
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Research Estimate At Epave de l’Obéron
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Epave de l’Obéron?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Epave de l’Obéron Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 13m
Depth Note
The wreck sits on a sandy bottom around 12 m, and directory sources place it in the 11-13 m band.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Usually calm enough for relaxed wreck exploration, with the best feel in settled Mediterranean weather.
Safety & Access At Epave de l’Obéron
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Entanglement risk
Safety Notes
Watch for snag points and metal edges on the wreck; keep buoyancy stable and avoid finning into the structure.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; usually arranged through a local dive center.
Legal Notes
Follow normal local boat-dive and port guidance for the Cap d'Agde area.
Local Intel For Epave de l’Obéron
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Open wreck profile suited to slow, guided exploration and photography.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wreck is better suited to scuba exploration.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the wreck is best viewed on scuba.
Wildlife at Epave de l’Obéron
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Epave de l’Obéron
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Epave de l’Obéron
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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