

Best for advanced divers, 50-150m, boat entry, mild current.
Tombant des Américains is a technical dive site located 100 metres off Cap Ferrat. This wall drop-off descends from 50 metres to 150 metres, requiring advanced technical competency and careful gas planning. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, providing clear views of the wall face. Water temperatures remain between 13 and 16 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making a drysuit advisable. Divers must manage decompression obligations and nitrogen narcosis risks due to the significant depths. Access is by boat only, and divers should carry a surface marker buoy and a computer capable of tracking decompression stops. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs.
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Carry a surface marker buoy and a dive computer capable of tracking decompression stops, as ascents here routinely incur deco obligations. Gas planning should account for the full depth range before the briefing, not after.
The site is located off Nice.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
50-150m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-16°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is for advanced technical divers only due to the extreme depth range of 50 to 150 metres and the requirement for decompression stops.
The wall drops from 50 metres down to 150 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 100 metres from the shore.
While not confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, Mediterranean morays, common octopus, and various nudibranchs.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as the wall starts at a depth of 50 metres.
Diving at Tombant des Américains in Nice requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep, Trimix, Rebreather, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Tombant des Américains in Nice. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 16°C.
The best months to visit Tombant des Américains in Nice are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Tombant des Américains in Nice typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tombant des Américains in Nice typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.