Official maritime map marking the dive site and ecological mooring.
Boat-accessed Mediterranean ridge with gorgonians.
Boat-accessed Mediterranean ridge with gorgonians.
Boat access and the mooring setup make this best handled by an organized local dive operator.
Le Masque is a boat-accessed Mediterranean ridge off Golfe Juan with a shallow crest that gives way to deeper sand and rock. It is known for red gorgonians and steady Mediterranean fish life, and it suits confident entry-level divers on the crest as well as experienced teams working the deeper end in settled sea conditions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 52m
Depth Note
Listed profile starts on a 12 m crest and reaches the low-50s on the deeper continuation; the site is listed as a tombant for all levels.
Typical Conditions
Open-water ridge dive with a shallow crest and deeper continuation; settled seas make the ride and pickup more comfortable.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep the deeper continuation for teams comfortable managing depth, gas, and buoyancy, and stay aware of boat movement during the approach.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use the designated scuba mooring and respect the surrounding regulated maritime zone.
Legal Notes
Follow local navigation limits and no-mooring rules in the bay around the site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Entry-level divers can work the crest, while the deeper continuation suits more experienced teams.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the interesting profile drops away quickly beyond the crest.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the main structure sits below easy surface viewing and is better handled on scuba.
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 maritime map marking the dive site and ecological mooring.
Operator description with visibility and gorgonian coverage.
Operator site list with the Le Masque depth range and boat travel time.
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