

Best for intermediate divers, 8-27m, boat entry, mild current.
Cap Bénat is a reef dive site located near the Île de Bagaud in the Port-Cros National Park. The site features a rocky topography with depths ranging from 8 to 27 metres. Access to this location is by boat only. Divers should expect mild currents throughout the area. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C and 20C depending on the time of year. Given the depth range and environmental conditions, this site is best suited for intermediate divers. Facilities including parking, dive shops, and boat charters are available in the surrounding region to support diving activities.
43.09110, 6.37120
Deploy a surface marker buoy before beginning ascent as boat pickup locations shift with wind direction and current.
The site is located 800 metres offshore from the Cap Bénat headland and requires boat access.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-27m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jun, Aug
No, this site is classified as suitable for intermediate divers due to the depth range and conditions.
The dive site has a depth range of 8 to 27 metres.
Access to Cap Bénat is by boat only.
The site is primarily designated for diving with depths reaching 27 metres, and no specific information regarding snorkelling is provided.
Diving at Cap Bénat in Le Lavandou requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cap Bénat in Le Lavandou. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Cap Bénat in Le Lavandou are June and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cap Bénat in Le Lavandou typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.