

Best for intermediate divers, 1-13m, boat entry.
Île Vierge, located off the Crozon Peninsula, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reef, wreck, and drop-off topography. This site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents. Divers should plan entries and exits around slack tide to manage these variable conditions. Water temperatures are cool, ranging from 11C to 16C throughout the year, necessitating a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit. On-site facilities provided by the local dive operation include equipment rental, air fills, showers, and changing rooms, allowing for convenient preparation before heading out to the site.
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Plan your entry and exit around slack tide to manage the variable and potentially strong currents at this site. The dive operation offers air fills, equipment rental, showers, and changing rooms, so travelling light is a viable option.
Access to the beach is prohibited by municipal decree since 2020 to protect the ecosystem and ensure visitor safety.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 13m
Visibility
1-5m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
11-16°C
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
No, this site is recommended for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and the need for good buoyancy control.
Access to Île Vierge is by boat only. You should confirm current strength with the boat captain before entering the water.
Water temperatures range from 11C to 16C. A 4mm or 5mm wetsuit is recommended for these conditions.
Yes, the local dive operation provides air fills, equipment rental, showers, and changing rooms.
Diving at Île Vierge in Morgat requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Île Vierge in Morgat are April, May, June, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Île Vierge in Morgat has a maximum depth of 13 metres.