

Best for beginner divers, From 1m, shore entry, mild current.
Base de Saint-Clair is a shore-accessible reef located at Île de Bagaud within the Port-Cros National Park. This site is suitable for beginners, with shallow depths starting from 1 metre. Divers typically experience mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 14C to 26C. Marine life commonly encountered includes wrasses. Less frequent sightings include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, Turkish wrasse, striped red mullet, Mediterranean cardinalfish, Madeira rockfish, white seabream, painted comber, mauve stinger, bream, crab, lizardfish, and various snails. On-site facilities include parking, changing rooms, toilets, showers, equipment rental, and air fills. Typical dives at this location last approximately 30 minutes.
43.13942, 6.38155
The diving base on Saint-Clair beach is open in the summer for introductory and discovery dives.
Registrations and reservations at the clubhouse at the end of the Nouveau Port, near the Carénage area.
Recorded at this site
Depth
From 1m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers regularly encounter wrasses. Less common sightings include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, Turkish wrasse, striped red mullet, Mediterranean cardinalfish, Madeira rockfish, white seabream, painted comber, mauve stinger, bream, crab, lizardfish, and various snails.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with shallow diving starting from 1 metre.
The site offers shallow diving starting from 1 metre.
Base de Saint-Clair is a shore-accessible dive site.
Given the shallow starting depth of 1 metre, the site is accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Base de Saint-Clair in Le Lavandou requires the following certifications: Deep Certification. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Base de Saint-Clair in Le Lavandou. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Base de Saint-Clair in Le Lavandou. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Base de Saint-Clair in Le Lavandou are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Base de Saint-Clair in Le Lavandou typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.