

Best for intermediate divers, 47-49m, boat entry, mild current.
The Torpilleur T 178 is a torpedo boat wreck resting on the seabed at depths between 47 and 49 metres. Located 1000 metres from shore, this site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers with advanced certification. Divers should be prepared for deep diving conditions, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres and mild currents. Surge and swell can occasionally affect the descent, so monitoring local conditions before departure is essential. Given the significant depth, careful air management and buoyancy control are required throughout the 40-minute average dive. A drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended outside of the summer months when water temperatures drop.
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At this depth, bottom time is short, so plan your dive profile before you splash and prioritise the sections of the wreck you most want to cover. Water temperature drops to 14C in winter, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit is worth considering outside the summer months.
Access is via boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
47-49m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun, Aug
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers with advanced certification due to the significant depth of 47 to 49 metres.
The site is located 1000 metres from shore and requires boat access.
The wreck sits at a depth of 47 to 49 metres, with an average depth of 48 metres.
No, the wreck is located at a depth of 47 to 49 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
The primary hazards are the significant depth and potential surge or swell conditions, which require careful monitoring and strict adherence to personal limits.
Diving at Torpilleur T 178 in Cavalaire Sainte Maxime requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Torpilleur T 178 in Cavalaire Sainte Maxime. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Torpilleur T 178 in Cavalaire Sainte Maxime are June and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Torpilleur T 178 in Cavalaire Sainte Maxime typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Torpilleur T 178 in Cavalaire Sainte Maxime typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.