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Abalone

3.8 — based on 23 community signals
4.1 12 especies 17 colaboradores

Year-round diving at Abalone in France's Baie de Mzouazia, featuring healthy coral and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Shore entryFamily-friendlyHealthyReef

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.6 kn
Olas
0.84 m
Agua
27.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SW (19%)
Now: WSW (250°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.96m

Próxima: Baja a las 01:00 (+0.02m)

+2.2 m0 m-0.8 m
▼ 01:00 · +0.02m ▲ 08:00 · +1.17m ▼ 14:00 · +0.26m ▲ 20:00 · +0.76m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.8 · very high Aire PM2.56 · good 05:51 17:55
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 9 0.86 9 0mm
09-20 7.1 0.94 9 0mm
09-21 7.1 0.98 7 0mm
09-22 6.8 0.96 8 0mm
09-23 6.4 0.78 9 0mm
09-24 4.1 0.7 7 1mm
09-25 5.3 0.88 9 2mm

About this spot

Abalone sits in the Baie de Mzouazia, a sheltered bight on France's coast offering accessible diving throughout the year. The site maintains healthy coral conditions with no bleaching stress, making it a reliable destination for divers seeking stable underwater ecosystems. Twelve documented species observations confirm solid biodiversity at the location. The site draws divers year-round, suggesting consistent conditions across seasons. Community video content—three available—provides real-world perspective on what to expect underwater. While specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't published, the year-round accessibility indicates manageable conditions for most diving levels. Abalone remains outside marine protected areas, which keeps access straightforward. The presence of species observation data and community-generated video content reflects active diver interest and regular visits. This combination of healthy coral, documented marine life, and accessible year-round diving makes Abalone a solid choice for France-based divers.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Francia: 220 Lugares Desde Lagos Alpinos Hasta Arrecifes Tropicales

Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tortuga verde

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 7767km · ~1786kg · €32

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Abalone?

Abalone is diveable year-round, with consistent conditions throughout the seasons. No seasonal closures or significant weather windows are documented.

What's the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not published for this site. Check with local dive operators or community videos for current conditions before your visit.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Abalone, and the site shows no coral bleaching stress. Community videos provide visual reference for expected marine encounters.

Do I need permits or is this in a protected area?

Abalone is not located inside a marine protected area, so standard diving access applies. Check local French diving regulations before your trip.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

5 registros · 5 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Grapsus fourmanoiri

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 feb 2026
×1registros

Gelasimus tetragonon

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 feb 2026
×1registros

Elisolimax comorensis

Gastropoda · Urocyclidae
GBIF
Última observación:
23 ene 2026
×1registros

Ophiocoma scolopendrina

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 ene 2026
×1registros

Tropidophora xanthocheila

Gastropoda · Pomatiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

HYB Vlog#19 | Freediving Girl's Abalone Diving | Abandoned Baby Abalone Pools | Wild Abalone Dish

FiDive Freediving
💬 2 top comments
  • Love this chan. So cool

    @dereklavington6629 · 👍 0
  • ~❤ 💟 💓 💗

    @taeyeonsnsd9891 · 👍 0

Shelling & Diving in Tikehau, French Polynesia - Shells Everywhere!

Ellie's Sea Gems
💬 3 top comments
  • You have one of the best shelling channels on YT. The colors and clarity of the underwater videos is beautiful, thanks!

    @whiteschnauzerkayla8311 · 👍 8
  • Great educational video! And I’m so happy to see you retiring them back each time. 💚

    @jackalacka7 · 👍 1
  • You do the best shell hunting video's on the internet.

    @jasondelgatty3583 · 👍 6

The Most DANGEROUS Dive Site on Earth | Diving Gone Wrong

Scary Interesting
💬 3 top comments
  • To anyone wondering, that wheezing sound is just his regulator squeaking. They do that sometimes. He wasn't struggling or panicking or wheezing until he looked at his gauge and saw how deep he was. When you're in deep water like that, you can't tell how fast you're sinking at all. It can feel like you're sitting still, but you could be plummeting. Always keep track of your depth.

    @factorem9327 · 👍 17000
  • The moment the camera shifts from Yuri’s struggle to suddenly being on the surface is one of the eeriest things I have ever seen.

    @cruelseason · 👍 2900
  • Underwater photographer here. The cap Yuri puts on his camera is a colour filter that helps offset the intense blue of underwater shots. The warmth of his filter is usually only for very deep filming - suggesting he always intended to go deep.

    @emit5586 · 👍 1600
wind peaks Jul-Jun-May, calmest Sep-Nov-Dec, dry Mar-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
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rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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