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Rubis

3.8 — based on 15 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

Rubis is a year-round dive site in France's Sanctuaire Pelagos marine protected area, with 12 recorded species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Sanctuaire Pelagos updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPAFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa de ubicación de Rubis © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.9 kn
Olas
0.48 m
Agua
25.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (20%)
Now: NE (54°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Hoy: Alta 15:00 (-0.46m), Baja 06:00 (-0.52m)

+-0.4 m-0.7 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.52m ▼ 09:00 · -0.54m ▲ 15:00 · -0.46m ▼ 17:00 · -0.47m Ahora -0.5m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.6 · mod Aire PM2.55 · good 07:16 19:36
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 14.8 0.5 6 0mm
09-20 11.6 0.22 5 0mm
09-21 9.8 0.22 6 0mm
09-22 7.7 0.26 5 0mm
09-23 11.1 0.72 5 0mm
09-24 9.8 0.54 5 0mm
09-25 9.6 0.54 5 0mm

About this spot

Rubis sits within the Sanctuaire Pelagos, a marine protected area spanning French waters. The site draws divers year-round, making it accessible across all seasons without strong seasonal restrictions. Protection status means the site maintains strict regulations to preserve its underwater ecosystem. Twelve species have been documented at Rubis, supporting a healthy marine environment. Three community-contributed videos provide real footage of conditions and wildlife. These resources help divers plan dives and understand what to expect underwater. As a protected site, Rubis requires divers to follow Sanctuaire Pelagos rules. Check local dive operators and French maritime authorities for current access requirements and any permits needed before planning your dive. The site's year-round status makes it flexible for travel scheduling, though winter conditions may vary.

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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 · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 902km · ~207kg · €4

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Rubis?

Rubis is dived year-round with no seasonal closure. All seasons are accessible, so timing depends on your schedule and tolerance for water conditions.

What depth and difficulty level is Rubis?

Depth and difficulty ratings are not currently documented for Rubis. Contact local French dive operators or the Sanctuaire Pelagos authority for site-specific profiles before booking.

What marine life has been recorded at Rubis?

Twelve species observations are documented at Rubis. Community videos (3 available) show real footage of local wildlife. Check recorded species lists and videos for specific animals you may encounter.

Do I need permits to dive Rubis?

Rubis lies within the Sanctuaire Pelagos marine protected area, which has specific regulations. Confirm current access requirements and any required permits with French maritime authorities or your dive operator before diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Cap Camarat Plongée

4.2 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00

Roche Fouras

1.6 km
Centro de buceo

European Diving School

6 km
Centro de buceo
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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

14 registros · 11 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Pomatias elegans

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

Platyarthrus costulatus

Malacostraca · Platyarthridae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 ene 2026
×1registros

Testacella haliotidea

Gastropoda · Testacellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Ferussacia folliculum

Gastropoda · Ferussaciidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 ene 2026
×1registros

Cylisticus convexus

Malacostraca · Cylisticidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×2registros

Myosotella myosotis

Gastropoda · Ellobiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×2registros

Ovatella firminii

Gastropoda · Ellobiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×2registros

Truncatella subcylindrica

Gastropoda · Truncatellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Armadilloniscus ellipticus

Malacostraca · Detonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Dendrodoris limbata

Gastropoda · Dendrodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 ene 2026
×1registros

Luria lurida

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 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.

Scuba diving in France : Le Rubis submarine wreck, Cavalaire

World Adventure Divers

Wreck diving France 2023- ‘Rubis’ submarine

Ferry Taylor's channel
💬 1 top comments
  • My father Frank Marsh was British Liaison Officer on board Rubis from July 1943 to February 1945. Great to see that she is still there to be visited rather than being scrapped.

    @jonmarsh3168 · 👍 1

European Diving School St. Tropez, France

Andreas Schumacher

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "This school is no longer at this location. Buildings are used for shops. See https://www.sainttropeztourisme.com/fr/fiche/le-carre-de-l-ecole-7477715/ #OsmAnd"

    krt16s · 2025-09-18
  • "The trail is overgrown with thorny bushes and fallen trees are blocking the ways. At some point there was no trail at all and we hat to find a way to get through the thorn bushes and over the rocks"

    anonymous · 2025-04-22
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (90/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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