Diving Le Sec de la Gabinière

Site Overview

Le Sec de la Gabinière is a pinnacle and reef dive site in French Riviera – Côte d’Azur, France, reached from the base town of Hyères. Le Sec de la Gabinière is the submerged pinnacle beside the famous wall, rising from deep water to a 16 m summit. It concentrates barracuda, amberjacks and the occasional eagle ray, and is a magnet for blue-water action. The site reaches a maximum depth of 42 m with an average profile around 28 m and a shallow start near 16 m, which places it firmly in the advanced 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 20 to 40 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 25 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Common Barracuda, Amberjack, Dusky Grouper, Spotted Eagle Ray, Mediterranean Moray, Red Gorgonian, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Le Sec de la Gabinière 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.