

Best for intermediate divers, 18-36m, shore & boat entry.
Tombant de Figuerolles is a shore-accessible wall and cave site located in Calanque d'En-Vau, France. The topography features a vertical drop-off ranging from 18 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers can explore the wall profile or the cave section, which presents an overhead environment requiring advanced buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Given the maximum depth and overhead hazards, this site is suited for intermediate divers who can manage gas planning and nitrogen narcosis risks. Parking and a café are available on site.
43.16440, 5.59508
From June to September, arrive between 8:00 and 9:00 to ensure a parking space.
From the A50 motorway, follow signs for La Ciotat, then Route des Crêtes and Calanque de Figuerolles. Park at the small lot and descend 87 to 93 steps to the pebble beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-36m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
14-18°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. The maximum depth of 36 metres and the presence of an overhead cave environment require specific experience and conservative gas planning.
The site features a wall dropping from 18 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Tombant de Figuerolles is a shore entry site, making it practical to organise a two-tank day using the on-site parking and café facilities.
The main hazards include the deep profile, which carries a risk of nitrogen narcosis, and the overhead environment within the cave section.
Diving at Tombant de Figuerolles in La Ciotat requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Tombant de Figuerolles in La Ciotat. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Tombant de Figuerolles in La Ciotat are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Tombant de Figuerolles in La Ciotat typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.