

Best for intermediate divers, 6-20m, shore entry, moderate current.
Guéthary is a versatile shore-entry site on the French Atlantic Coast offering a mix of reef, wall, cave, and wreck topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 6 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site features overhead environments within the caves and wrecks, requiring strong buoyancy control. Conditions include moderate currents and variable visibility. Entry requires caution due to surf and shore break, particularly after swell. Water temperatures fluctuate between 12C and 19C throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Facilities including parking, toilets, air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are available to support divers.
43.43373, -1.61680
The shore entry involves surf and a shore break, so time your entry carefully and watch a few sets before committing, especially after swell. Parking, toilets, air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are all available on site, making this a well-supported shore dive for those who want a local guide to navigate the conditions.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
6-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
12-19°C
Current
Moderate
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of overhead environments, moderate currents, and challenging shore entries involving surf.
The site depths range from 6 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore-entry site. Divers should time their entry carefully to navigate the surf and shore break.
Hazards include moderate currents, overhead environments in caves and wrecks, and surf at the shore entry point. Protective footwear is recommended to avoid injury from sharp rocks.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
Diving at Guéthary in Guéthary requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Expect moderate currents at Guéthary in Guéthary. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.