

Best for intermediate divers, 6-10m, shore entry, moderate current.
Plage de la Plateforme at Cap Ferrat features a concrete platform accessible via the coastal Sentier Littoral path. The site consists of a reef and artificial reef structure, characterised by vertical rock walls that descend to depths between 6 and 10 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres. Snorkellers should be aware of moderate currents and potential surf conditions. Visibility at this location typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug and Giant Doris, as well as Mediterranean moray and common octopus.
43.68750, 7.29850
The site is accessible by boat from the port of Nice, with departures twice daily.
Boat departure from the port of Nice. Sites are reached in a few minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-10m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, this site is suitable for snorkelling with a rating of 3 out of 5.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, common octopus, Mediterranean moray, and various nudibranchs like the Cratena slug.
The site is rated for intermediate skill levels, partly due to the presence of moderate currents and surf.
The depth ranges from 6 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Entry to the water is from the shore via the coastal path.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Plage de la Plateforme in Nice. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Plage de la Plateforme in Nice are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Plage de la Plateforme in Nice. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Plage de la Plateforme in Nice typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.