Diving Le Cap Ferrat Wall

Site Overview

Le Cap Ferrat Wall is a wall and reef dive site in French Riviera – Côte d’Azur, France, reached from the base town of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Le Cap Ferrat wall is a gorgonian-covered drop-off on the famous peninsula, falling from 12 m to 40 m. Groupers, barracuda and amberjacks patrol the blue while red sea fans cloak the rock. The site reaches a maximum depth of 40 m with an average profile around 25 m and a shallow start near 12 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 18 to 38 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 25 degrees Celsius with moderate surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Red Gorgonian, Dusky Grouper, Common Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Amberjack, Two-banded Seabream, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Le Cap Ferrat Wall is a strong representative of why French Riviera – Côte d’Azur diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the French Riviera – Côte d’Azur region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.