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Epave de l’Obéron

Historic wreck on a sandy bottom off Marseillan, easy to explore.

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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.

Research Estimate At Epave de l’Obéron

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AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities

Where Is Epave de l’Obéron?

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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

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

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.

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Exposure Profile at Epave de l’Obéron

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Wildlife at Epave de l’Obéron

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Recent Logged Visits At Epave de l’Obéron

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Epave de l’Obéron Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Epave de l’Obéron Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Local dive-center context for boat access and site logistics in the Cap d'Agde area.

Official regional document confirming wreck size, age, and sandy-bottom depth context.

www.mplongee.com · Community

Community site describing the wreck as open, shallow, and rich in attached marine life.

www.plongee-loisir.com · Dive Directory

Directory entry for depth, beginner suitability, boat access, and wreck profile.

Guide page for shallow depth, wreck history, marine life, and seasonal context.

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