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Le Sec Jaune is a boat-access wall reef off Sainte-Maxime.
Le Sec Jaune is a boat-access wall reef off Sainte-Maxime.
Le Sec Jaune - Sainte Maxime is a boat-access reef off Sainte-Maxime with dramatic rock formations and vertical walls draped in yellow gorgonians. It suits intermediate to advanced divers who want a planned wall dive with abundant marine life, tight buoyancy control, and a route that stays organized as the reef drops away. Barracudas, groupers, moray eels, and nudibranchs add interest along the walls.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 35m
Depth Note
The site runs from about 15 m to 35 m, with the most interesting structure on the wall sections.
Typical Conditions
A planned wall dive with good visibility and a steady profile is the norm.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight along the drop-offs and plan a controlled ascent.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal route; the site is better suited to divers comfortable with wall profiles than to casual shallow sessions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best approached as a wall dive with careful buoyancy, a clean route, and enough gas reserve to enjoy the structure rather than rush it.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the value is in the deeper wall sections and rock structure.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target; the site is built for scuba around the walls and 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.
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Research Sources
H2O Sainte Maxime page that posts about Le Sec Jaune dives.
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