Le Saumur

Pyrenees-orientales, Port-vendres, Occitanie, France30 m maxadvanced

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Conditions

Le SaumurPort-vendres · 30 m

Good · 5/5

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Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 6 AM–4 PM.

Wind6 kn WNW

Current~0.2 kn NNW · model

Swell

0.3 m · 4s · E

Water

22 °C

Conditions through the day

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Sunrise 05:35 AM · Sunset 05:42 PM local

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On-face swell 0.3 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Port-Vendres sits on the Mediterranean coast of the Pyrenees-Orientales, near the border with Spain in the Occitanie region of southern France. Le Saumur lies in the waters off this small fishing and ferry port, along a coastline known for its rocky headlands running down toward Cap Béar. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 30 metres and is rated an advanced dive.

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Marine life here

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

Incognito GobyGobius incognitusObserved near here · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Red Sea StarEchinaster (Echinaster) sepositusObserved near here · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Rainbow WrasseCoris julisObserved near here · iNaturalist
Ringneck BlennyParablennius pilicornisObserved near here · iNaturalist

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