

Best for advanced divers, 20-60m, boat entry, moderate current.
Fora Simona is an advanced dive site located off the Île de Riou, featuring a diverse topography of reefs, walls, drop-offs, and caves. The site ranges from 20 to 60 metres in depth, requiring precise buoyancy control and gas management. Divers encounter moderate currents that can strengthen, impacting ascent and descent. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, wrasses, and various nudibranchs such as the tricolor doris and flatworms. Great barracuda, conger eels, and flamingo tongue are also recorded. Access is by boat only, and a 7mm wetsuit is recommended to manage water temperatures between 13C and 18C.
43.17318, 5.39842
Current and depth are the main risks here, so plan your dive to work with the current rather than against it and set a firm turnaround pressure. The shore facilities at the departure point include air fills and equipment rental, so last-minute gear gaps can be sorted before you board.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-60m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers frequently encounter Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, wrasses, and various nudibranchs including flatworms and tricolor doris. Less common sightings include great barracuda, conger eels, and flamingo tongue.
No, Fora Simona is an advanced dive site due to its significant depth of up to 60 metres and the presence of moderate to strong currents.
The site features a depth range of 20 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 40 metres.
No, this site is 3000 metres from the shore and requires boat access.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the site topography and depth range of 20 to 60 metres are designed for advanced scuba diving.
Diving at Fora Simona in Marseille requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Fora Simona in Marseille. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Fora Simona in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.
Expect moderate currents at Fora Simona in Marseille. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Fora Simona in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.