Official Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat page noting crystal-clear waters.
Deep Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat drop-off with wall life and big depth.
Deep Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat drop-off with wall life and big depth.
A local dive center or boat operator is the practical way to plan this deep site.
la rocha à chapon is a deep Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat drop-off for trained scuba divers. The site is known for a steep wall profile, a return along the drop-off, and a mix of rock-bound life such as shrimp, lobsters, grouper, moray eels, and sea fans. It is the kind of dive that rewards careful gas planning and a steady ascent rather than casual exploration.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
42m - 60m
Depth Note
A very deep wall profile with a clear return along the drop-off.
Best Season
Summer months, when warm-water diving in the south is most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Deep wall/drop-off profile with a return along the drop-off after searching deeper sections.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Treat this as a very deep dive and keep the return along the wall slow and disciplined.
Access Restrictions
Appropriate only for trained deep divers with careful gas and ascent planning.
Legal Notes
Do not plan this site without training for deep profiles and the discipline to manage ascent and gas.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A very deep wall and drop-off dive near the semaphore point, best handled by expert divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth profile is far beyond casual breath-hold use.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling target; the attraction sits far below surface viewing depth.
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
Official Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat page noting crystal-clear waters.
Official Nice guide mentioning Cap Ferrat Diving boat experiences and beginner-to-pro access.
Club listing for the dive spot in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
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