

Best for beginner divers, 2-60m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Grande Baie at Cap Ferrat offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, cave, and drop-off, alongside an artificial reef. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths between 2 and 60 metres with visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Divers can encounter common species such as wrasses, scorpionfish, sea stars, and white seabream. Less frequently, the site hosts Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, Turkish wrasse, lefteye flounder, gurnard, splendid elysia, cow snails, cratena slugs, tube worms, and brittle stars. Entry is possible from both shore and boat, with mild currents typically present. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 19C throughout the year.
43.68602, 7.32232
Enter the water during the first two hours after sunrise for the calmest conditions and best chance of turtle encounters in the seagrass beds.
Accessible via a rope guide from the northeastern beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 60m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug
Divers frequently encounter wrasses, scorpionfish, sea stars, and white seabream. Less common sightings include Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, Turkish wrasse, lefteye flounder, gurnard, various nudibranchs like the splendid elysia and cratena slug, cow snails, tube worms, and brittle stars.
Yes, Grande Baie is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site offers a wide depth range, extending from 2 metres down to 60 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are available at this location.
Divers should be aware of the risks of decompression, the deep nature of the site, and the potential for strong currents.
Diving at Grande Baie in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Grande Baie in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Grande Baie in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat are July and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Grande Baie in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Grande Baie in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.