

Best for advanced divers, 20-48m, boat entry, moderate current.
L'Arche is a reef and wall site located off Île Sainte-Marguerite, featuring depths ranging from 20 to 48 metres with an average of 28 metres. The topography consists of a wall structure that drops into deep water, requiring advanced diving skills. Divers should expect moderate currents and visibility between 15 and 25 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site requires careful management of buoyancy and awareness of surface boat traffic during ascents and descents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 20C throughout the year. Typical dive times are approximately 40 minutes. Air fills are available for those planning their dives in this part of the French Riviera.
43.54890, 7.08970
Approach the archway from the north side where current typically runs gentler, allowing better control during the swim-through.
Boat access is required to reach the site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-48m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Oct
The site ranges from 20 to 48 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
No, L'Arche is intended for advanced divers due to the depth and moderate currents.
Access to L'Arche is by boat only.
May and October offer the most settled conditions with improved visibility and reduced boat traffic.
Divers must manage moderate currents and remain vigilant for boat traffic during ascents and descents.
Diving at L' Arche in Juan-les-Pins requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at L' Arche in Juan-les-Pins. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit L' Arche in Juan-les-Pins are May and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at L' Arche in Juan-les-Pins. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at L' Arche in Juan-les-Pins typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.