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Saint Dominique

4.0 — based on 20 community signals
4.3 12 species 30 contributors

Saint Dominique offers year-round diving in France with documented marine biodiversity and community video resources.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago

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Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
5.2 kn
Wave
0.48 m
Water
21.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (27%)
Now: ENE (68°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.24m

Today: High 15:00 (-0.49m), Low 06:00 (-0.57m)

+-0.4 m-0.7 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.57m ▼ 08:00 · -0.58m ▲ 15:00 · -0.49m ▼ 17:00 · -0.5m Now -0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.35 · mod Air PM2.54 · good 07:22 19:41
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 8.9 0.54 5 0mm
09-20 8.1 0.14 5 0mm
09-21 6.1 0.34 6 0mm
09-22 6.4 0.26 6 0mm
09-23 10.7 0.46 6 0mm
09-24 5.8 0.28 5 0mm
09-25 7.1 0.3 5 0mm

About this spot

Saint Dominique is a dive site in France accessible throughout the year. The site has generated 12 species observations from the diving community, giving divers a solid sense of what marine life inhabits the area. Three community videos document the site, providing visual reference for prospective visitors planning their dive. The spot lies outside a marine protected area, which may affect access rules and local regulations. Divers should check with local authorities or dive operators in the region before planning a trip to confirm current conditions, entry requirements, and any seasonal considerations. Because detailed specs like depth, visibility, and water temperature are not yet catalogued, newcomers should seek information from local dive shops or experienced divers who've visited recently. The community observations and video library suggest an active diving community familiar with the site, making it a good resource for planning.

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Best months

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

Trip essentials

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

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 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 · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1006km · ~231kg · €4

FAQ

Can I dive Saint Dominique year-round?

Yes, the site is diveable year-round. However, seasonal weather and water conditions may vary. Contact local dive operators or check recent community reports for current conditions before you visit.

What depth and difficulty level is Saint Dominique?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not yet documented for this site. Consult local dive shops or review the community videos to get a sense of the dive profile before planning your trip.

What marine life can I expect to see?

The site has 12 recorded species observations from the diving community. Review the documented sightings and community videos to see what has been spotted. Marine life varies by season and dive conditions.

Do I need a permit or special access to dive here?

Saint Dominique is not inside a marine protected area, but local regulations may still apply. Always check with regional dive operators or local authorities for current access rules and any required permits before diving.

Operators near this spot

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

Marseille Côté Mer Plongée (MCMP)

2.3 km
Dive centre

Centre UCPA - Niolon

7.8 km
Dive centre

Atoll Plongée

7.9 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00

GRASM - CEFERAS Centre de plongée

1.8 km
Dive centre

Société Nautique Estaque Mourepiane

5.7 km
Dive centre

Le Doris Plongée

6.3 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Plongée épave Saint Dominique - Marseille 🐠 #scubascuba #scubadiving

Scuba Scuba
💬 2 top comments
  • Merci pour ces images. C est calme et repossant. On a l impression d y être à nouveau. C est ressourçant 👌

    @valerietonetti6886 · 👍 1
  • Chouette, le Saint-Do on aime toujours! Coté technique vidéo, la balance auto des blancs semble quand même mettre beaucoup de rouge (algues,palmes,lampes...). La stabilité de la prise de vue est excellente. Et coté mise au point de près, il y a t'il un réglage possible de la profondeur de champ? - Merci pour ce beau montage sur "scuba scuba" - Sophie et JF

    @sophieetjf7535 · 👍 1

Plongée sur l'épave du Saint Dominique à Marseille

Carpediem Plongée

Plongée sur le Saint Dominique à Marseille

Stab13
💬 1 top comments
  • Super ta vidéo ! Quel est le nom de la music ?

    @soplouis8007 · 👍 0
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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