Cap Corse
Corsica · France
The dramatic northern tip of Corsica, Cap Corse extends into open Mediterranean waters where nutrient upwellings sustain rich pelagic and reef life. Rocky headlands drop into clear blue water hosting barracuda, dentex, and bright red coral beds at depth. The exposed nature of the cape means exceptional visibility and reliable sightings of large open-water species that rarely venture inshore.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 50 m
Advanced depths
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 35 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
12 to 28°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Tyrrhenian Wall Lizard
Last confirmed Jun 22, 2026 · 66 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Whinchat
Last confirmed Apr 18, 2026 · 46 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Italian Wall Lizard
Last confirmed May 26, 2026 · 28 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Red Coral
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
European Barracuda
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Dentex
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear