Diving Le Tombant de Cassis

Site Overview

Le Tombant de Cassis is a wall and reef dive site in Provence & Calanques, France, reached from the base town of Cassis. Le Tombant de Cassis is a sheer wall east of Cassis dropping from 12 m to 40 m into the blue. Anthias, moray eels and red gorgonians cover the wall while barracuda cruise above. The site reaches a maximum depth of 40 m with an average profile around 26 m and a shallow start near 12 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 15 to 35 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 Dusky Grouper, Common Barracuda, Red Gorgonian, Mediterranean Moray, Amberjack, Two-banded Seabream, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Le Tombant de Cassis is a strong representative of why Provence & Calanques 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 Provence & Calanques 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.