

Best for advanced divers, 30-45m, boat entry, mild current.
Le Tombant aux Langoustes is a deep wall and cave site located in Calanque d'En-Vau. The topography features a vertical wall dropping from 30 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 40 metres. Divers encounter cave sections that require precise buoyancy control and advanced training. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres, and currents are typically mild. Due to the significant depth and overhead environments, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Boat access is required to reach the location. Divers should monitor bottom time and depth closely to manage risks associated with decompression and nitrogen narcosis.
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Search for seahorses at the base of gorgonian fans where they anchor their tails, looking for the S-shaped silhouette against the coral branches.
Requires a 15-minute boat journey from the coast between Nice and Cannes to reach the mooring buoys.
Recorded at this site
Depth
30-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the deep profile of 30 to 45 metres and the presence of overhead cave environments.
Access to Le Tombant aux Langoustes is by boat only.
The average depth at this site is 40 metres, with the wall dropping between 30 and 45 metres.
Water temperatures range from 13C in the winter months to 19C during the summer.
Divers must manage decompression requirements and nitrogen narcosis risks by monitoring depth and bottom time. Avoid entering caves without proper training and equipment.
Diving at Le Tombant aux Langoustes in La Ciotat requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Le Tombant aux Langoustes in La Ciotat. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Le Tombant aux Langoustes in La Ciotat. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Le Tombant aux Langoustes in La Ciotat are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.