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Municipal underwater-diving inventory for Vallauris and Golfe Juan.
Dive Spot Guide•
Sec a Pierre
Boat dive over a posidonia shelf and drop-off with gorgonians.
Best for level-2-plus divers who want a boat-run wall dive with red-coral color, rocky relief and a slow, controlled pace.
About Sec a Pierre
Sec a Pierre is a boat dive off Golfe Juan built around a broad posidonia plateau that breaks into a drop-off and scattered rocky lines. The site stands out for gorgonian-covered relief and red-coral sections rather than dense fish life, with dentex, moray eels and lobsters adding to the scenery. It suits divers who are comfortable holding depth and trim on a steady wall route. The deeper line and isolated rocks are where the best shapes and sightings show up.
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Research Estimate At Sec a Pierre
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Sec a Pierre?
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Sec a Pierre Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 53m
Depth Note
Published profiles vary, but the main route is commonly run around 15-38 m, with deeper rocks at roughly 48 m and broader inventory ranges into the low 50s.
Best Season
winter
Typical Conditions
A settled-boat wall dive with a clear shelf-to-drop-off shape; the site rewards slow pacing and good trim on the deeper line.
Safety & Access At Sec a Pierre
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Treat it as a depth-sensitive boat dive with a level-2-plus comfort bar. Stay compact on the wall, keep buoyancy tight near the deeper rocks and follow the operator briefing for the day.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Golfe Juan; the practical floor for the main route is comfortable level-2 diving or above.
Legal Notes
Follow any local coastal and Natura 2000 site rules plus the boat crew's briefing.
Local Intel For Sec a Pierre
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A dive profile ranging from about 17 m down to 53 m, following a posidonia plateau to a drop-off with distinctive rocky formations at the base.
Freediving
Only the shallow edge is practical for freediving; the site's real draw is the deeper wall.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling target in normal conditions; the interesting structure starts too deep for casual surface viewing.
Wildlife at Sec a Pierre
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sec a Pierre
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sec a Pierre
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
