Club note mentioning intense current on Pierre à Mourret.
Pierre à Mourret is a deep, current-prone wall dive.
Pierre à Mourret is a deep, current-prone wall dive.
Pierre à Mourret is a deep, current-prone Mediterranean wall dive near Six-Fours-les-Plages, usually treated as a boat-based open-water circuit for experienced scuba divers. Red coral stands out on the wall sections, and the crevices can hold groupers, conger eels, moray eels, lobsters, dentex, and other crevice life, with disciplined line work and cautious ascent planning.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
26m - 40m
Depth Note
Open-water wall and fault sections in the 20-40m band.
Best Season
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions, with calmer seas and better visibility.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Intended for experienced divers due to depth range (26–40 m).
Access Restrictions
Experienced divers only; current can be intense and visibility is limited.
Legal Notes
Follow local club briefings and any marine-area rules for the Embiez site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An open-water dive in the 26–40 m zone, aimed at experienced divers and focused on wall exploration.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the depth band and current make scuba the practical choice.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wall and exposure are set up for scuba rather than surface touring.
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
Club note mentioning intense current on Pierre à Mourret.
Official regional dive inventory with coordinates and depth band.
Embiez archipelago deep-dive program that includes Pierre à Mourret.
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