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Updated Oct 27, 2025Regional listing with the chimney route, free access, and the mistral/current warning.
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Pointe Escampobariou
Pointe Escampobariou: boat dive with a chimney and drop-off
Boat-access Giens site; the cove is sheltered, but the point turns edgy after mistral and in strong wind.
About Pointe Escampobariou
Pointe Escampobariou is a classic Giens peninsula dive built around a cliff-edge route and a narrow chimney in the rock. The line runs south from a sheltered cove into a drop-off, with posidonia on the shallower side and more life on the wall and ledges. It is best treated as a boat dive that depends on a calm forecast: strong wind and mistral aftermath can make the point hazardous. Expect an easy-read Mediterranean profile, but one that still rewards careful timing.
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Research Estimate At Pointe Escampobariou
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Pointe Escampobariou?
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Pointe Escampobariou Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 35m
Depth Note
The main route follows the south wall; the chimney sits around 18 m and exits at about 12 m before the drop-off continues to roughly 35 m.
Best Season
Year-round in settled weather.
Typical Conditions
Currents can be very strong, especially following periods of mistral, and strong offshore winds can make the area challenging.
Safety & Access At Pointe Escampobariou
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentBoat trafficWaves
Safety Notes
Strong currents can occur, particularly after mistral conditions. The area is near a harbor entrance; use appropriate surface signaling and be cautious of vessel movement, especially in windy seas.
Access Restrictions
Avoid crossing the point after mistral or in strong wind; current can become violent and boat handling gets rough.
Legal Notes
Free access; no special permit is indicated.
Local Intel For Pointe Escampobariou
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A dive centered on a chimney feature between roughly 6–18 m along a drop-off.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the interesting route sits too deep and needs calm weather.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site; the feature route is too deep for casual surface swimming.
Wildlife at Pointe Escampobariou
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Recent Logged Visits At Pointe Escampobariou
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Pointe Escampobariou
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