

Best for intermediate divers, 15-20m, boat entry.
La grotte sans fond is a cavern dive located off Île Jarre in the Riou Archipelago. The site features a cavern structure situated between 15 and 20 metres depth, with an average depth of 17 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, allowing for navigation within the overhead environment. The site is characterised by a lack of current, though divers must manage the risks associated with an overhead environment, including potential entanglement. Access is strictly by boat, as surf and shore breaks make shoreline entry dangerous. This site is suited for intermediate divers who possess solid buoyancy control and awareness of their air supply.
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Although open-water certification is the listed minimum, solid buoyancy control is essential before entering any overhead section, so honest self-assessment is worth more than your card here. Plan your entry carefully, as a shore break can make the boat approach to this site unpredictable depending on conditions.
Access the Anse de San Peyre through the path called Chem. de l'Anse San Peyre. Walk right from the port and either swim or walk to the cave. Walking is considered dangerous and a sign indicates it is forbidden.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-21°C
Current
None
The site sits between 15 and 20 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. Solid buoyancy control is essential due to the overhead environment.
Boat access is mandatory. Shoreline entry is dangerous due to surf and shore breaks.
The main hazards include the overhead environment, which presents a risk of entanglement, and surf conditions at the coastal entry point.
This is a cavern dive site and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at La grotte sans fond in Marseille requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at La grotte sans fond in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 21°C.
Visibility at La grotte sans fond in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.