

Best for intermediate divers, 8-36m, boat entry, moderate current.
Grotte à Corail at Île Saint-Honorat features a combination of cave and reef topography. The site ranges from 8 to 36 metres in depth, with an average of 20 metres. Divers and snorkellers encounter moderate currents and visibility typically between 15 and 20 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site requires intermediate skill levels due to the overhead cave environment and potential boat traffic. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 21C throughout the year. Divers should maintain awareness of the overhead environment and use a surface marker buoy to remain visible to passing vessels during ascent.
43.40630, 6.77390
June and September offer the best balance of water temperature, visibility, and manageable boat traffic at this boat-access-only site. Brief your skipper on your planned bottom time at depth before descending, as the 36-metre range eats into no-decompression limits quickly and surface conditions with passing vessels mean you want a controlled, well-signalled ascent.
Shore access requires timing entry and exit with Mediterranean swells, using brief calm periods between wave sets.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-36m
Visibility
15-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-21°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Sep
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead cave environment and depth range.
The depth ranges from 8 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Grotte à Corail is a boat-access-only site.
June and September offer the best balance of water temperature, visibility, and manageable boat traffic.
Hazards include boat traffic and the overhead cave environment. Divers should use a surface marker buoy and maintain solid buoyancy control.
Diving at Grotte à Corail in Saint-Raphaël requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Grotte à Corail in Saint-Raphaël. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Grotte à Corail in Saint-Raphaël. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C.
Expect moderate currents at Grotte à Corail in Saint-Raphaël. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Grotte à Corail in Saint-Raphaël typically ranges from 15 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.