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Le tombant Gorgognes

3.6 — based on 17 community signals
4.1 12 especies 15 colaboradores

Le tombant Gorgognes is a year-round French dive site with 12 recorded species and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
Temp. del agua
13–23°C
BleachingRiskPhotoFriendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Temp. del agua
13–23 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.3 kn
Olas
2.68 m
Agua
26.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (19%)
Now: SSW (196°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.35m

Próxima: Alta a las 00:00 (+0.62m)

+0.8 m+0.4 m
▲ 00:00 · +0.62m ▼ 06:00 · +0.56m ▲ 11:00 · +0.59m ▼ 17:00 · +0.53m Ahora +0.6m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.6 · very high Aire PM2.513 · moderate 05:49 17:52
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 11.5 2.8 9 1mm
09-19 7.6 2.44 9 0mm
09-20 7.5 1.88 8 1mm
09-21 7.2 1.52 8 0mm
09-22 6.5 1.58 9 1mm
09-23 6.7 2.42 9 2mm
09-24 6.7 2.42 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (13–23°C)

About this spot

Le tombant Gorgognes sits off the French coast as a established dive destination. The site has documented species observations and growing community video content, making it a spot worth exploring if you're in the region. With 12 species observations on file, the site attracts divers interested in regional marine life. The location operates outside marine protected areas, giving it standard access rules for French dive sites. Community members have posted 3 videos, so you can scope conditions and layout before booking. This kind of user-generated content helps you plan what to bring and what to expect underwater. Year-round diving is possible here, though seasonal variation in visibility, temperature, and conditions will shift your experience. Check current coral bleaching watches before you go; the site is flagged for monitoring. Local dive shops familiar with French Mediterranean or Atlantic sites will have the latest on weather windows and sea state.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Francia: 220 Lugares Desde Lagos Alpinos Hasta Arrecifes Tropicales

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Pared

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 5/4 mm full
  • 📜 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%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 5/4 mm full
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 15887km · ~3654kg · €66

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Le tombant Gorgognes?

The site is diveable year-round, so timing depends on your preference for water temperature and visibility rather than a closed season. Check local dive shop reports for current conditions before your trip.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data for this site is not detailed in available records. Contact local French dive operators or check community videos for firsthand accounts of bottom depth and skill requirements.

What marine life will I see?

12 species observations have been recorded at Le tombant Gorgognes. Review the site's species list and community videos to see which animals are most commonly sighted.

Do I need permits or special access?

Le tombant Gorgognes is not within a marine protected area, so standard French diving regulations apply. Verify local rules with a nearby dive shop before entering the water.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Le tombant Gorgognes

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

51 registros · 27 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Synapta maculata

Holothuroidea · Synaptidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 feb 2026
×3registros

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 feb 2026
×2registros

Geograpsus crinipes

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 feb 2026
×1registros

Carpilius maculatus

Malacostraca · Carpiliidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 feb 2026
×1registros

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 feb 2026
×4registros

Holothuria atra

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×3registros

Herpolitha limax

Anthozoa · Fungiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×2registros

Montipora capitata

Anthozoa · Acroporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Pocillopora verrucosa

Anthozoa · Pocilloporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Culcita novaeguineae

Asteroidea · Oreasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×6registros

Tridacna maxima

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×5registros

Calcinus seurati

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Tombant gorgones mars 09

guadeira

Gorgones rouges spot du tombant de Maeterlinck, Nice / Beautiful red gorgons Maeterlinck's spot

Julien Hamy

La Marine nationale récupère les corps des disparus du tombant des Américains - 4/5

France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
💬 3 top comments
  • C'est avec une grande émotion que j'avais, déjà, vu ce reportage ! A 75 ans, j'ai 50 ans de plongée derrière moi et ce dénouement incroyable me touche pour plusieurs raisons : Je suis de Nice, où j'ai fait tout mon apprentissage de plongée avec , en premier, André Portelatine, ancien plongeur de l'équipe Cousteau, que l'on peut voir dans la video archive de " Pré continent III " , qui avait le

    @DanBukdan · 👍 69
  • Bravo. C’est émouvant de savoir qu’ils ne sont plus disparus. Ils méritent de repose en paix.

    @Plumeauvent · 👍 7
  • ça me fait penser aux corps des alpinistes qui réapparaissent après des décennies prisonniers des montagnes, Alpes, Himalaya... Le plongeur allongé sur le côté, on dirait Greenboots.

    @valdez57700 · 👍 51
wind peaks Jan-Oct-Jul, calmest Feb-Apr-Mar, dry Mar-Aug, water 13-23°C.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Feb (100/100) Worst: Apr (0/100) Now: Sep (32/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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