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Top Dive

3.6 — based on 19 community signals
4.3 12 especies 36 colaboradores

Top Dive is a year-round French dive site with 12 documented species observations and 3 community videos.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
BleachingRiskPhotoFriendlyYearRound

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Actividad
dive
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Delfín mular, Tiburón de arrecife

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

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
15.5 kn
Olas
1.26 m
Agua
27.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (45%)
Now: SSE (166°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.56m

Próxima: Baja a las 04:00 (+0.47m)

+0.9 m+0.3 m
▼ 04:00 · +0.47m ▲ 10:00 · +0.71m ▼ 16:00 · +0.47m ▲ 22:00 · +0.72m Ahora +0.6m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV6.2 · high Aire PM2.56 · good 05:43 17:46
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 19.6 1.4 6 2mm
09-19 18.4 1.38 9 0mm
09-20 15.5 0.96 6 0mm
09-21 13.5 0.9 9 0mm
09-22 13.4 0.9 9 0mm
09-23 18 1.04 9 1mm
09-24 16.8 1.06 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Top Dive offers diving opportunities in France with year-round access. The site has generated community interest, with 3 videos available from divers who've explored the location. Currently, 12 species observations have been logged at the site, providing a baseline for understanding local marine life. The site sits outside a marine protected area, which may affect local regulations and conservation status. Current coral bleaching watch status suggests monitoring conditions before you dive. With limited published depth and difficulty data, divers should contact local operators or the diving community for current conditions, required experience levels, and seasonal variations. The year-round designation indicates stable access, though water conditions may vary by season. Community videos provide real footage of the site. Reviewing these along with recent species logs helps you prepare accurate expectations for what you'll encounter.

📖 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

Delfín mularTiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

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 ↔ 15535km · ~3573kg · €64

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Top Dive?

Top Dive is accessible year-round. However, water conditions and visibility vary seasonally in France. Check recent community videos and local reports before booking to match your experience level and preferences.

What's the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty data aren't published for this site. Contact local dive operators or review the 3 available community videos for real-world footage of the dive profile and required experience.

What marine life will I see?

12 species observations have been documented at Top Dive. Review the species log in the community database and watch uploaded videos to see what divers have encountered recently.

Are there permits or access restrictions?

Top Dive is outside a marine protected area. Verify current local regulations with regional diving authorities or operators before your trip. Standard French diving rules and safety practices apply.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Top Dive

0 km
Centro de buceo

6 passengers

0.8 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

56 registros · 23 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Zosimus aeneus

Malacostraca · Xanthidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 abr 2026
×1registros

Lachnopodus tahitensis

Malacostraca · Xanthidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 abr 2026
×1registros

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 abr 2026
×16registros

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 abr 2026
×4registros

Calcinus laevimanus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 abr 2026
×3registros

Clibanarius corallinus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 abr 2026
×2registros

Galeocerdo cuvier

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 abr 2026
×2registros

Aetobatus ocellatus

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 abr 2026
×1registros

Calcinus seurati

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 abr 2026
×1registros

Percnon affine

Malacostraca · Percnidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 abr 2026
×1registros

Tursiops truncatus

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 abr 2026
×10registros

Tridacna squamosa

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 abr 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 : french diving specificities !

AQUADOMIA Formation plongée sous-marine Marseille
💬 1 top comments
  • Thank you for the information

    @leiaissleepy2576 · 👍 0

Diving FRENCH POLYNESIA - Tahiti - Underwater Video 4K - BLUE PARADISES (S01)

Fly&Dive
💬 3 top comments
  • the most beautiful underwater video I have ever seen

    @loqmanrustom6193 · 👍 5
  • I don't know what to say .... INCREDIBLE ...BEAUTIFUL

    @AlfredStoppels · 👍 3
  • wonderful video! bucket list destination for me now.

    @Scubabeat · 👍 3

Why Cave Divers Travel the World to Dive RESSEL in France

Dive SAGA - Scuba diving
💬 3 top comments
  • You can get your own Insta360 X5 here, and it supports the DiveSAGA channel: 👉 www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRGIFZ 💬 Have you did the Ressel cave before? Let me know in the comments! 👨‍🚀 Trimix dive to 120m/400ft https://youtu.be/mFjiWn1EhO8 🦈 Finding Snooty the Lemon Shark:  https://youtu.be/mKwKy6b9PZM 🔱 Diving to a sunken ancient Roman City: https://youtu.be/2n0Ud0pvm8o

    @DiveSAGA · 👍 1
  • In a few weeks, I get to be there again. In our group, we call the ressel the classroom because almost everyone who does their cave training in the lot dives the ressel the most!

    @TheM16fan · 👍 3
  • Wow, this is exceptional!!! Another great work of filming 👌

    @Daniel_Megaptera · 👍 2
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (67/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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