

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sèche Saint Pierre is a reef located 750 metres off the coast of Île Sainte-Marguerite. This site offers a depth range between 5 and 40 metres, making it suitable for beginners, though divers should be aware of the potential for deep water and moderate currents. Access is exclusively by boat. Marine life recorded at this site includes common wrasses and snails, alongside less frequently encountered species such as common octopus, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, painted comber, bream, and tompot blenny. Invertebrate life includes tricolor doris, Felimare fontandraui, tube worms, sea stars, and yellow zoanthids. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 20C throughout the year.
43.53950, 7.12170
Time your entry for slack water periods 30 minutes either side of high tide to avoid strong lateral currents.
Located 45 minutes by boat from Golfe Juan, beyond the Cap d'Antibes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jul, Aug
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and snails. Other species recorded at the site include common octopus, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, painted comber, bream, tompot blenny, tricolor doris, Felimare fontandraui, tube worms, sea stars, and yellow zoanthids.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, although divers must be prepared for moderate currents and depths reaching 40 metres.
The depth at Sèche Saint Pierre ranges from 5 to 40 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 750 metres from the shore.
The primary hazards at this site are the deep water and the presence of moderate currents.
Diving at Sèche Saint Pierre in Antibes requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Sèche Saint Pierre in Antibes. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Sèche Saint Pierre in Antibes are July and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Sèche Saint Pierre in Antibes. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.