

Best for intermediate divers, 16-34m, boat entry, moderate current.
La Catis is a reef and drop-off site located off Saint-Malo, France. The topography features a slope descending from 16 metres to a maximum depth of 34 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents, and visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Due to the water temperature fluctuations between 9C and 19C, a 7mm wetsuit is suitable for summer, while a drysuit is recommended for autumn and winter. Access is by boat only. Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, wrasses, squat lobsters, catsharks, sea slugs, sea stars, spiny spider crabs, shrimp, rock crabs, common moon jellyfish, brittle stars, abalone, and snails.
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Air fills are available, making this a practical choice as a two-dive day when combined with another local site. Come prepared for a wide temperature swing across seasons, a 7mm wetsuit covers you in summer, but autumn and winter dives at 34 metres call for a drysuit.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
16-34m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
9-19°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, wrasses, squat lobsters, catsharks, sea slugs, sea stars, spiny spider crabs, shrimp, rock crabs, common moon jellyfish, brittle stars, abalone, and snails.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers who are comfortable managing moderate currents.
The site features a depth range starting at 16 metres and extending down to 34 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site.
The site is designed for diving with depths starting at 16 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at La Catis in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at La Catis in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo. Water temperatures range from 9°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit La Catis in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at La Catis in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at La Catis in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.