

Best for beginner divers, 16-21m, boat entry, mild current.
El Houalerez is a reef site located near Houat and Hoëdic in the Morbihan gulf. The site is suitable for beginner divers, offering depths between 16 and 21 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 10 and 17 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Access to the site is by boat only. Due to the presence of boat traffic, divers must maintain awareness at all times when surfacing and are required to deploy a surface marker buoy to ensure visibility to nearby vessels.
47.41162, -3.02713
Boat traffic is a real hazard at this site, so always deploy a surface marker buoy (a brightly coloured inflatable tube that signals your position to boats) when ascending. Confirm current boat-traffic patterns and any local entry protocols with your operator or charter skipper before the dive.
Located in Quiberon bay, on the northwest side of Houat Island, near the La Teignouse buoy.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
16-21m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
10-17°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, as it features mild currents that keep conditions manageable.
The depth at El Houalerez ranges from 16 to 21 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Boat traffic is a hazard at this site. Divers must always deploy a surface marker buoy when ascending to ensure they remain visible to passing vessels.
Diving at El Houalerez in Quiberon requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at El Houalerez in Quiberon. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 17°C.
El Houalerez in Quiberon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Houalerez in Quiberon typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.