

Best for beginner divers, 5-16m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Le Dellec is a wreck and artificial reef site located off the Crozon Peninsula. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 5 to 16 metres in depth with an average of 12 metres. Divers can access the site from the shore or by boat. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Marine life observed here includes crabs, sea stars, brittle stars, and occasionally European common cuttlefish, orange-clubbed nudibranchs, and squat lobsters. Due to the wreck structure, divers must remain aware of entanglement risks and overhead environment hazards. Boat traffic is a potential hazard at the surface, and a drysuit or 7mm wetsuit is recommended for the 11 to 14 degree Celsius water.
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The site is accessible year-round, but local dive centres in Brest offer guided tours that are well worth taking for a first visit, especially to navigate the wreck safely and manage the overhead environment risk. Water temperature sits between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit of at least 7mm is strongly recommended.
The club is located at Port du Dellec, 29280 Plouzané.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-16m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
11-14°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug
Divers frequently record crabs, sea stars, and brittle stars. Less common sightings include European common cuttlefish, orange-clubbed nudibranchs, squat lobsters, wrasses, flatworms, sea hares, spiny spider crabs, abalone, two-banded seabream, and mauve stingers.
Yes, Le Dellec is a suitable site for newly qualified divers to build confidence, provided they remain aware of the overhead environment and entanglement risks associated with the wreck.
The depth at Le Dellec ranges from 5 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
The site is accessible via both shore and boat entry.
Divers should avoid penetrating the wreck to prevent entanglement in the overhead environment. Additionally, remain vigilant regarding boat traffic when at the surface.
Diving at Le Dellec in Brest requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Le Dellec in Brest. Water temperatures range from 11°C to 14°C.
The best months to visit Le Dellec in Brest are July and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Le Dellec in Brest typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Le Dellec in Brest typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.