France

Sec de Merlo

30–40 mMax Depth

boatEntry

26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal100/100

Waves

0.1 m

2.8 s

Swell

0.1 m

2.3 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

22.6°C

Wind

1.8 km/h

→ NE

Sea level

-0.5 m

WavesCalm

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

21:00–22:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Calm

Waves0.1–0.1 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature22.6°C

Sun, Oct 18Calm

Waves0.1–0.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.5°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature22.4°C

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.7–1.2 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature22.3°C

Next 72 hours

21:00

Waves: 0.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 22.6°C

03:00

Waves: 0.1 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

09:00

Waves: 0.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

15:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

21:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.5°C

03:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

09:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

15:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 1.1 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

21:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

03:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 22.4°C

09:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

15:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 22.3°C

Catalog depth30–40 m

Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 24.6°

Jan13.9°

Feb13.3°

Mar13.5°

Apr14.6°

May17.5°

Jun21.1°

Jul23.7°

Aug24.6°

Sep22.4°

Oct19.8°

Nov17.4°

Dec15.4°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 8 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Sec de Merlo before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

8 cameras

Nice Ouest : Promenade des Anglais

5.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

area

Check is getting oldLast checked 136h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Public live camera

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

28 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Mescla Reveston

Check is getting oldLast checked 136h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Fallback camera: Public live camera

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

wallsalt Wateradvanced Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations

Salema

Sarpa salpa

DeepLog8

Peacock wrasse

Symphodus tinca

DeepLog6

Purple jellyfish

Pelagia noctiluca

DeepLog6

Rainbow wrasse

Coris julis

DeepLog6

Neptune-grass

Posidonia oceanica

DeepLog5

White seabream

Diplodus sargus

DeepLog4

By the wind sailor

Velella velella

DeepLog2

Ornate wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

DeepLog2

Painted comber

Serranus scriba

DeepLog2

Saddled seabream

Oblada melanurus

DeepLog2

Articulate monodont

Phorcus articulatus

DeepLog1

Black sea urchin

Arbacia lixula

DeepLog1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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