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Dive Spot Guide•
Piton
Deep-start Antibes pinnacle with gorgonians and fish.
Local operator required
A local operator is the practical default because the dive is boat-based, weather-sensitive, and deep-starting.
Boat-accessed Antibes pinnacle with a deep start, tidal-stream exposure, and good gorgonian scenery for experienced divers.
About Piton
Piton is a boat-accessed Antibes pinnacle south of La Fourmigue, with a deep start that drops onto a steep slope and suits experienced divers. The site is known for gorgonian forests and a classic Mediterranean mix of groupers, denties, wrasse, and other rock-loving life. It is the kind of dive that rewards good buoyancy, steady trim, and a plan that respects the local tide and weather.
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Research Estimate At Piton
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Piton?
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Piton Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 43m
Depth Note
A deep-starting pinnacle with a peak around 17 m and a drop-off into the low-40s.
Best Season
Spring and autumn.
Typical Conditions
Deep-start boat dive on an exposed pinnacle with a steady tidal stream. Best when the weather is settled and the current is manageable.
Safety & Access At Piton
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
This is an experienced-diver site because the dive starts deep and the current can be a factor.
Access Restrictions
Avoid easterly wind and mistral conditions; the site is exposed and can be uncomfortable when the weather turns.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat-diving and certification rules; no special site-only legal restriction noted.
Local Intel For Piton
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A steep rocky pinnacle with gorgonian growth and a deep profile that runs well past the peak, so buoyancy and trim matter throughout the dive.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the site starts deep and suits scuba with good buoyancy and current awareness.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the deep-starting profile is built for scuba rather than surface-only exploration.
Wildlife at Piton
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Piton
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Piton
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
