

Best for intermediate divers, 10-40m, shore entry, moderate current.
Tombant de David is a shore-entry wall and drop-off site located at Île de Riou. The topography descends from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents along the vertical seascape, making this site suitable for intermediate divers. Water temperatures range from 14 to 17 degrees Celsius, necessitating at least a five-millimetre wetsuit. Visibility can be variable, requiring careful orientation in deeper sections. Marine life recorded here includes Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, wrasses, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug, Mediterranean violet aeolid, and Felimare orsinii. Other inhabitants include cow snails, flatworms, gorgon's head, Turkish wrasse, tricolor doris, flamingo tongue, and squat lobster.
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Check visibility conditions locally before committing to the deeper sections, as variable viz on a wall dive at 30 to 40 metres demands reliable orientation. A minimum five-millimetre wetsuit is advisable given the 14 to 17 degree water temperature, even in summer.
Boat access required to reach the site off the Monastère point.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-17°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jul, Aug
Divers regularly encounter Mediterranean moray, wrasses, Cratena slugs, cow snails, flatworms, and scorpionfish. Less common sightings include great barracuda, Turkish wrasse, tricolor doris, and various nudibranchs like the Mediterranean violet aeolid and Felimare orsinii.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the depth profile reaching 40 metres and the presence of moderate currents.
The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Tombant de David is a shore-entry dive site.
While the site is primarily a wall and drop-off dive reaching 40 metres, the upper sections start at 10 metres.
Diving at Tombant de David in Marseille requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Tombant de David in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Tombant de David in Marseille are July and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Tombant de David in Marseille. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.