

Best for advanced divers, 30-50m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sec du Sarragnier is a submerged pinnacle located off Île de Bagaud. The site features a complex topography of walls dropping to 50 metres and a cave system cutting through the structure. It is a deep dive site suitable for advanced divers with strong buoyancy control. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 13 and 19 degrees Celsius. Boat access is mandatory to avoid surf and shore break. Divers should monitor for moderate currents that can shift direction around the pinnacle. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, great barracuda, various wrasses, and several species of nudibranchs.
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Boat access only, so plan your entry and exit with the skipper before descending, as currents around the pinnacle can shift direction mid-dive. Check locally for current charter operators and up-to-date conditions before committing to this site.
Boats moor between granite formations to position divers for entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
30-50m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jun, Aug
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, great barracuda, wrasses, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as the Mediterranean violet aeolid and tricolor doris.
No, this is a deep dive site requiring advanced skills, solid buoyancy control, and experience managing moderate currents.
The pinnacle rises to approximately 30 metres, with walls dropping down to 50 metres.
Yes, boat access is mandatory to reach the site and to avoid the surf and shore break present at the water edge.
No, this site is intended for deep diving due to its depth profile and current conditions.
Diving at Sec du sarragnier in Port-Cros requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Sec du sarragnier in Port-Cros. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Sec du sarragnier in Port-Cros are June and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Sec du sarragnier in Port-Cros. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sec du sarragnier in Port-Cros typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.