

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, mild current.
Plage du Monaco on Porquerolles Island offers a shallow marine environment featuring a mix of reef and seagrass habitats. Located 750 metres from the shore, the site is accessible via a shore entry and is suitable for beginners. Depths range from 1 to 5 metres, with an average of 3 metres, making it well-suited for snorkelling. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility varying between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 14C in the winter months to 25C in August. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and first aid stations.
43.10184, 6.01083
September and October offer the warmest water post-summer with the best visibility and calm conditions.
Most operators maintain facilities within 100 to 300 metres of diving locations and boats launch directly from moorings.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with shallow depths averaging 3 metres and mild currents.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Plage du Monaco is a shore entry site.
Yes, this site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at Plage du Monaco in Toulon requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water For Deep Sites. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Plage du Monaco in Toulon. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Plage du Monaco in Toulon are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Plage du Monaco in Toulon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plage du Monaco in Toulon typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.