

Best for intermediate divers, 10-42m, boat entry.
Aiguilles de Tayat is a pinnacle and reef site located off Île Saint-Honorat. The topography features a wide depth range, starting at 10 metres and descending to 42 metres. Visibility is consistently 30 metres, allowing for clear observation of the reef structure. Divers regularly encounter Mediterranean Moray, wrasses, Turkish Wrasse, scorpionfish, Painted Comber, Tompot Blenny, White Seabream, sea stars, castagnole, bream, Mediterranean Cardinalfish, snails, mullet, and Salema Porgy. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 20C throughout the year. Access is strictly by boat, requiring careful planning of bottom time and gas management. Due to the depth and potential for boat traffic, this site is suited for intermediate divers.
43.45380, 6.92917
This is a boat-access-only site, so arrange your charter in advance and confirm current facilities locally before departure. Because depth is the primary hazard here, plan your bottom time carefully and ascend with enough gas to run a comfortable safety stop at 5 metres.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-42m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
None
Divers can observe Mediterranean Moray, wrasses, Turkish Wrasse, scorpionfish, Painted Comber, Tompot Blenny, White Seabream, sea stars, castagnole, bream, Mediterranean Cardinalfish, snails, mullet, and Salema Porgy.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to its depth, which reaches 42 metres.
The reef terrain begins at approximately 10 metres and descends to a maximum depth of 42 metres.
This is a boat-access-only site. You must arrange a charter in advance.
This site is primarily a deep reef and pinnacle dive location and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Aiguilles de Tayat in Saint Raphael requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Aiguilles de Tayat in Saint Raphael. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
Visibility at Aiguilles de Tayat in Saint Raphael typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.