Seasonal island access restrictions inside the reserve.
Shallow beginner boat dive on Forana's northeast edge.
Shallow beginner boat dive on Forana's northeast edge.
Île de Forana - Nord-Est (banc de sable) is a shallow boat dive on the edge of a protected Cerbicales island. The rocky-sand plateau suits easy training runs and relaxed exploration, with barracuda, groupers, moray eels, nudibranchs, and other fish life around the island edge. It is best treated as a guided reserve outing, not a self-directed shore dive.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow sandbar edge with a broader plateau that reaches about 20 m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, especially April to October.
Typical Conditions
Shallow rocky-sand plateau, island-edge shelter, and a relaxed profile that can stay workable when other spots are less appealing.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Follow skipper and reserve guidance; the site is shallow and beginner-friendly, but access is seasonal and boat-based.
Access Restrictions
Forana is in a protected reserve, and seasonal island access rules apply. Plan for boat-led visits rather than shore access.
Legal Notes
Forana sits inside the Cerbicales reserve. Seasonal landing and circulation restrictions apply on the island, so visits should remain boat-led.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly boat site with a shallow plateau, gradually sloping rock, and short routes around the island edge.
Freediving
Shallow relief makes the site workable for supervised freedive sessions in calm conditions, but it is mainly a guided boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work on calm days around the shallow edge, but the site is better treated as a guided boat stop than a standalone snorkel beach.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Seasonal island access restrictions inside the reserve.
Beginner plateau site with fish life and multiple short routes.
Reserve dive-center operating conditions, visibility, and regular use.
Official reserve and protected-site context for Forana.
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