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Exposure context for the Roche d'Aurelle coastline.
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Roche d'Aurelle
Roche d'Aurelle is a reserve boat dive in Cap Roux.
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.
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Research Estimate At Roche d'Aurelle
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Roche d'Aurelle?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Roche d'Aurelle Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 37m
Depth Note
Several rocky heads rise from the surface and continue down to about 37 m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, with calm weather windows giving the clearest water.
Typical Conditions
Calm to moderate conditions are best; the site can turn choppy when wind or swell builds.
Safety & Access At Roche d'Aurelle
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Roche d'Aurelle
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Roche d'Aurelle
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
