

Best for intermediate divers, 20-45m, shore entry, mild current.
Tombant de la Piscine is a wall and drop-off reef located 200 metres from the shore at Cap Ferrat. The site features a vertical profile descending from 20 metres to a maximum depth of 45 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers and snorkellers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Entry is from the shore, where caution is required due to the presence of sea urchins in the shallows. The site is suitable for intermediate divers. Facilities including parking, changing rooms, and a café are available. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 21C throughout the year.
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Watch your footing on entry and exit as sea urchins congregate in the shallows close to shore. The site has parking, changing rooms, and a café on site, so there is no need to rush your surface interval.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-45m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, common octopus, great barracuda, scorpionfish, wrasses, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug and Tricolor Doris.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers as the seabed drops rapidly to 45 metres, requiring strict buoyancy control.
The wall and drop-off reef run from approximately 20 metres down to 45 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a shore entry site located 200 metres from the coast.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
The primary hazards are the depth and sea urchins in the shallows. Protective footwear is recommended for shore entry to avoid urchins.
Diving at Tombant de la Piscine in Monaco Menton 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 la Piscine in Monaco Menton. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C.
Tombant de la Piscine in Monaco Menton typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tombant de la Piscine in Monaco Menton typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.