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Mairie II

3.2 — based on 6 community signals

Mairie II is a year-round French dive site with accessible wreck exploration and stable marine conditions.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
WreckShore entryYearRound

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
18.3 kn
Olas
1.9 m
Agua
25.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (25%)
Now: SW (228°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.75m

Próxima: Baja a las 03:00 (+0.39m)

+0.9 m+0.2 m
▼ 03:00 · +0.39m ▲ 09:00 · +0.74m ▼ 16:00 · +0.38m ▲ 22:00 · +0.77m Ahora +0.6m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.25 · high Aire PM2.55 · good 05:16 17:19
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 22.3 2.1 7 3mm
09-19 16.8 2.08 9 0mm
09-20 11 1.68 9 0mm
09-21 13.4 1.36 7 0mm
09-22 10.2 1.16 8 1mm
09-23 16.9 1.06 9 2mm
09-24 15.2 1.58 9 0mm

About this spot

Mairie II offers divers a chance to explore a wreck in French waters without seasonal restrictions. The site welcomes visitors throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for planning dive trips on your own schedule. While specific depth and visibility data aren't documented here, the location maintains healthy coral conditions with no bleaching stress reported. The wreck provides structure-focused diving with opportunities to observe marine life adapted to artificial reef environments. Three community videos document dives at this site, offering visual reference for what to expect underwater. The area sits outside any marine protected zone, allowing standard dive access without additional permitting constraints. Divers exploring Mairie II should check with local operators for current conditions, recommended depths, and any seasonal considerations specific to the location. The stable year-round conditions make this a solid option for both planning ahead and booking last-minute trips when other sites might be weather-dependent.

📖 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

Tipos de buceo

Pecio

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 ↔ 15256km · ~3509kg · €63

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Mairie II year-round?

Yes. Mairie II is accessible throughout the year with no seasonal closures, though you should always check local conditions before diving.

What marine life might I see?

The wreck environment supports fish and invertebrates typical of artificial reef structures. Check community videos for specific species observations from recent dives.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Mairie II is not inside a marine protected area, so no additional permits are required beyond standard dive registration with local operators.

What's the visibility and water temperature?

Specific visibility and temperature data aren't documented for this site. Contact local dive operators in France for current conditions before your trip.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

5 registros · 4 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Porites rus

Anthozoa · Poritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 feb 2025
×2registros

Goniobranchus kuniei

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 feb 2025
×1registros

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 jul 2010
×1registros

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 feb 2001
×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.

Unveiling Fakarava Mairie: A Cultural Gem in French Polynesia

Far and Away Adventures

Cruising French canals & Rhône river to AVIGNON through the worlds DEEPEST lock after a HAILSTORM

Sailing Options
💬 3 top comments
  • I received feedback yesterday updating the Port 2 l'Ardoise status and it seems that marina is no longer in operation.

    @sailingoptions · 👍 2
  • So nice to see your report! In this way we experience our journey one more time. We were in Italy in April and are now back in the Netherlands by boat. Have a safe trip to both of you and we hope to see you again! Ruud & Bep.

    @ruudfontaine · 👍 1
  • It´s a pleasure to see all this places again, after staying there 2021. At this time the current was much faster than I have seen on your videos. There are 3 locks on the Main_ Donau Canal, each has 24,67m high. thanks for sharing your journey.

    @SailingSquib · 👍 1

Fosse DIONNE TONNERRE - PLONGÉE

Mairie de Tonnerre Commune de Tonnerre
💬 3 top comments
  • I had an anxiety thinking about being stuck in that small space... nope, not for me, but I'm glad this guy filmed it for all of us to see

    @Dannon1111 · 👍 118
  • Absolute nerves of steel, I can’t imagine going through these tight underwater passages, especially knowing three other man have died right there. Much respect to the diver

    @qwertzuiop1230 · 👍 20
  • Happy that I am too fat to do stuff like this. My anxiety was on insane levels!

    @rosco6412 · 👍 16
wind peaks Sep-Jul-Jun, calmest Nov-Feb-Mar, dry Feb-Oct.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Feb (100/100) Worst: Jul (0/100) Now: Sep (0/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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