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Visibility, current, and fish notes from an independent site guide.
La Gabinière Est tombant is a Port-Cros wall dive for drift and big fish.
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La Gabinière Est tombant is a classic Port-Cros wall dive off Île de la Gabinière, known for drift runs and dense Mediterranean life. The east-facing wall drops straight from the surface and can be dived as a simple wall follow or a drift from the nearby coves, depending on the day. It is somewhat sheltered from the Mistral but exposed to easterly winds, so current, surface state, and boat timing can change the plan quickly.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 50m
Depth Note
Drop-off described from the surface to 50 m, with barracudas commonly seen in the midwater band.
Best Season
All year round
Typical Conditions
Somewhat sheltered from the Mistral but very exposed to easterly winds; current can run hard and the site is often dived as a drift along the wall.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Pick the side with the current, keep an eye on surface conditions, and expect the park to reward experienced drift teams.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access and park charter limits make this a logistics-heavy site.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside Port-Cros National Park; landing is forbidden and dive charters must follow the park's site limits.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site suits experienced drift teams that can plan around current and surface conditions. The wall layout and boat access make it a classic Port-Cros boat dive rather than a casual shore session.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site; the wall, current, and boat logistics make this a scuba-first dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the drop-off and current are set up for scuba and drift diving.
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Research Sources
Visibility, current, and fish notes from an independent site guide.
Current and drift-routing guidance from a local dive center.
Flora, fauna, and eastern drop-off notes.
Exposure, current, difficulty, and all-year-round notes.
Park access and charter constraints from a local operator.
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