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Exposure context for the Roche d'Aurelle coastline.
Roche d'Aurelle
Roche d'Aurelle is a reserve boat dive in Cap Roux.
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner0m - 37m
Reef
Boat access, reserve rules, and an exposed coastline make this a calm-day dive for divers comfortable with buoyancy and moving around rock.
About Roche d'Aurelle
Roche d'Aurelle is a boat dive in the Cap Roux reserve built around several rocky heads that break the surface and step down into a broader underwater ridge. The shallow tops suit training and easy exploration, while the more open faces and cavities reward careful buoyancy on calmer days. In clear water, the site delivers lively Mediterranean structure, good fish life, and a strong red-rock setting.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficRestricted accessSurge
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the rock faces, and plan for an exposed approach if wind picks up.
Access Restrictions
Inside the Cap Roux reserve; use designated access and respect reserve moorings.
Legal Notes
The site sits in a protected reserve where fishing is prohibited and reserve rules apply.
Where Is Roche d'Aurelle?
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Local Intel For Roche d'Aurelle
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for training, relaxed exploration, and photo dives on the shallow rock tops; deeper faces need stronger buoyancy control.
Freediving
Only the shallowest tops would suit freediving, and only in very calm conditions.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallow rock tops and calm weather; most visitors will want scuba.
Wildlife at Roche d'Aurelle
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Roche d'Aurelle
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeModerate surge
