Dive-site story
Sèche à l’Huile is an offshore rocky shoal situated along the Var coastline. The submerged reef features stepped drop-offs, crevices, and rocky slabs surrounded by deeper sand and posidonia meadows. Rich coralligenous growth blankets the shaded overhangs, attracting typical Mediterranean predators and schooling pelagics.
Steep rocky drop-offs covered in red and yellow sea fans
Frequent sightings of Mediterranean groupers and hunting dentex
Sheltered crevices harboring moray eels, congers, and octopuses
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water temperatures and active fish life occur during late spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Swallowtail SeaperchAnthias anthias | Common |
Marine forecast
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