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Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles
Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles with sponges, gorgonians, and current
Local operator required
The site is exposed and best handled by a local boat crew familiar with the mooring and currents.
Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles sec dive with current
About Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles
Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles is a moored rock-and-wall dive off Porquerolles in the Hyeres islands, inside the Port-Cros National Park area. It combines a rocky sec, sponge-covered faces, and gorgonian habitat with a more exposed profile that rewards current awareness, relaxed buoyancy, and boat planning for photographers and macro hunters.
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Research Estimate At Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 26m
Depth Note
Depth given as 14–26 m; frequent decompression dives indicated.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer conditions are the better bet.
Typical Conditions
Rocky sec with sponge-covered faces, gorgonians, and a current-prone profile that suits guided boat dives.
Safety & Access At Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentRestricted access
Safety Notes
Expect current and plan for buoyancy control around the rocky sec and deeper drop-off.
Access Restrictions
Authorization is mandatory.
Legal Notes
Observe Parc national de Port-Cros rules and local authorization requirements.
Local Intel For Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided scuba is the main fit, with current awareness and buoyancy control more important than raw depth.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site; the exposed current and deeper profile favor scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site; treat it as a guided scuba dive.
Wildlife at Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
