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Shallow high point near Planier and a rocky drop-off route.
Dive Spot Guide•
Le souquet
Le Souquet is a good-weather boat dive off Planier.
Best for a controlled boat drop, a rocky wall, and an intermediate Marseille dive that shines when the weather is calm.
About Le souquet
Le souquet is a boat-access Planier site off Marseille with a shallow high point, a rocky wall, and dense Mediterranean life along the drop-off. It is a good-weather dive that rewards a controlled descent and a slow traverse rather than a casual drift. Expect classic rocky seabed scenery, bigger fish, and a site that suits intermediate divers more than beginners.
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Research Estimate At Le souquet
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Le souquet?
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Le souquet Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 30m
Depth Note
A shallow high point sits near the surface, with a rocky wall dropping into the intermediate zone.
Best Season
Year-round, with May to October usually the most reliable window for visibility and calm weather; winter can also be excellent on settled days.
Typical Conditions
Shallow high point, rocky wall, very good biodiversity, and a current that can swing from manageable to strong.
Safety & Access At Le souquet
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan the dive for a calm-weather window, keep a conservative line on the wall, and be ready to abort if the current is up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; go only in calm weather and with a team comfortable cancelling if the sea turns.
Legal Notes
Bring certification and any requested medical certificate, and book ahead in high season if the operator asks.
Local Intel For Le souquet
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth range of 2–30 m and described as suitable for intermediate divers.
Freediving
Only for experienced freedivers in calm conditions; the exposed wall and current make Le Souquet better as a scuba-first site.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the shallow top is visible from the surface, but the main interest sits on the drop-off below.
Wildlife at Le souquet
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Le souquet
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Le souquet
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
