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Foux de Pompignan

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.4 12 species 46 contributors

Foux de Pompignan is a year-round French dive site with 12 logged species observations and active community content.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entry

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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
1 kn
Wave
m
Water
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (20%)
Now: NE (53°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0m
+0.0 m0 m+0.0 m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.6 · mod Air PM2.52 · good 07:28 19:47
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 7 6 0mm
09-20 5.2 5 0mm
09-21 10.7 5 0mm
09-22 9.5 5 0mm
09-23 8.8 5 0mm
09-24 9 5 0mm
09-25 4.9 5 0mm

About this spot

Foux de Pompignan sits in France and welcomes divers throughout the year. The site has attracted documented species observations and a small but engaged diving community that shares video content. With 12 recorded species sightings, the spot shows consistent marine activity worth exploring. This site operates outside a Marine Protected Area, giving divers straightforward access. The community has documented their dives through video, offering real-world insight into what you'll encounter. Whether you're building experience or adding to your log, Foux de Pompignan delivers reliable diving conditions. The mix of species diversity and year-round opportunity makes this a solid choice for divers planning a France trip. Local knowledge shared through community videos helps you prepare for the dive and understand site conditions.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 903km · ~208kg · €4

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Foux de Pompignan?

Foux de Pompignan is divable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check community videos and recent trip reports to gauge current conditions before you go.

What depth and difficulty level is this site?

Depth and difficulty data for Foux de Pompignan are not currently documented. Review community videos and contact local dive operators for current details on site layout, depth range, and recommended experience level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been logged at Foux de Pompignan. Community videos provide the best preview of what's actually there. Species can vary by season and recent conditions.

Do I need permits or is this in a protected area?

Foux de Pompignan is not inside a Marine Protected Area, so standard diving access applies. Confirm any local requirements with dive operators or local authorities before your trip.

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Verified marine species observations

48 records · 30 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Acanthocardia tuberculata

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×4records

Fissurella nubecula

Gastropoda · Fissurellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×3records

Euspira catena

Gastropoda · Naticidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×3records

Aplysia fasciata

Gastropoda · Aplysiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×3records

Astropecten irregularis

Asteroidea · Astropectinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×3records

Tritia mutabilis

Gastropoda · Nassariidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×3records

Necora puber

Malacostraca · Polybiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Anomia ephippium

Bivalvia · Anomiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Ophiura ophiura

Ophiuroidea · Ophiuridae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Steromphala varia

Gastropoda · Trochidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Microcosmus sabatieri

Ascidiacea · Pyuridae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

plongée souterraine foux de Pompignan

sebastien ibanez

foux pompignan avec thibault

mickael fresneda

Aeroport Colombie trafiquant Episode 1

mart docum
💬 3 top comments
  • J adore ce genre de doc 😊. Merci pour le partag

    @sandrinenouail4328 · 👍 13
  • Je suis fan de ce genre de reportage😁👌Graci

    @nab.b2072 · 👍 9
  • Les moments difficiles poussent l'homme au bout de la vie

    @MohamedCamara-h9x · 👍 1
wind peaks Mar-Apr-Jul, calmest Feb-Oct-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

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p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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