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Pesca Sète

4.0 — based on 22 community signals
4.4 12 species 47 contributors

Pesca Sète is a year-round French dive site with documented marine life observations and accessible diving off the Mediterranean coast.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Water temp
12–23°C
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Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Water temp
12–23 °C
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7.4 kn
Wave
0.4 m
Water
21.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (15%)
Now: NNW (340°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.24m

Next: Low at 05:00 (-0.59m)

+-0.4 m-0.7 m
▼ 05:00 · -0.59m ▼ 08:00 · -0.61m ▲ 09:00 · -0.6m ▲ 15:00 · -0.49m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.4 · mod Air PM2.52 · good 07:28 19:48
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 7.9 0.42 5 0mm
09-20 8.2 0.1 5 0mm
09-21 6.4 0.16 5 0mm
09-22 9.9 0.22 5 0mm
09-23 7.5 0.18 5 0mm
09-24 6.3 0.18 5 0mm
09-25 3.9 0.22 4 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (12–23°C)

About this spot

Pesca Sète sits in Mediterranean waters near Sète, France, offering dive access throughout the year. The site has generated 12 recorded species observations, giving divers solid intel on local marine life encounters. Community-contributed videos—three in total—provide firsthand looks at conditions and what to expect underwater. The site isn't protected under a marine reserve, so typical French maritime rules and local regulations apply. Divers planning a trip should contact local operators in Sète for current conditions, equipment rental, and any required permits or paperwork. Water conditions and visibility vary seasonally in the Mediterranean, so checking recent video reports and talking with local shops before booking is smart. Sète itself is a working fishing port with good infrastructure for divers. The town has a long diving tradition, and several established operators know the local sites well. Whether you're a visiting diver or based in southern France, Pesca Sète rounds out a solid mix of dives in the region.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 5/4 mm full
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 5/4 mm full
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 949km · ~218kg · €4

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Pesca Sète?

The site is diveable year-round. Conditions vary seasonally, so check recent community videos and contact local operators for current visibility and water temperature before planning your trip.

What marine life is found at Pesca Sète?

Twelve documented species observations are available for the site. Check local dive shop records and community submissions for the most current sightings and species lists.

Do I need permits to dive Pesca Sète?

The site is not in a marine protected area, but France has standard maritime regulations. Contact a local Sète dive operator for required paperwork and current rules.

How can I learn about depth and difficulty?

Community videos and local operators in Sète can advise on depth, current, and difficulty. Reach out to established shops before your dive to match conditions to your experience level.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Plongée Passion

6.5 km
Dive centre

Triderland - Kitesurf School & Cruise

3.9 km
Kite school

Fildair

8.4 km
Kite school

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Epave/Wrek/Naufragio Régina Maris Sète France/Francia

Plongeur autonome Corse

COMPILATION OF DRY !!! | Underwater fishing in Spain and Sète!

Clem
💬 2 top comments
  • hey on c'est croisé au grau du roi hier. je te laisse un petit comentaire. du coup j'ai fait un chinchard au leurre juste apres ton dernier passage :) il est tomber dans les roché xD. Bonne continuation !

    @pescadou7432 · 👍 1
  • Slt si tu plonge a Sète on se croisera peut être

    @enzodu34200 · 👍 1

Chasse sous marine a Sète

MartinPecheur&Cigogne 34
💬 2 top comments
  • C est ou a séte cet place

    @walidtoumi3756 · 👍 0
  • Salut belle vidéo et beau poissons Combien mesure ton fusil et quelle camera utilise tu ? Bonne journée et bonne chasse

    @valchasseplongee9832 · 👍 0
wind peaks Mar-Nov-Jul, calmest Aug-Oct-Sep, dry Jan-Dec, water 12-23°C.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (97/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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