

Best for beginner divers, 6-8m, shore entry.
Portes du Bassin is an artificial reef located in the Morbihan Islands, France. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, offering a shallow average depth of 7 metres, with a range between 6 and 8 metres. Visibility is generally limited to 5 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 10C in the winter months to 18C during the summer. Species recorded around this area include various crustaceans such as crabs, hermit crabs, and rockpool prawns, as well as sea stars, brittle stars, and sea squirts. Divers may also encounter snails, shrimp, and occasionally barrel jellyfish, European common cuttlefish, or sea slugs.
47.20112, -2.50485
Use a dive light to see colours in the murky water and to remain visible to your dive buddy.
Access requires booking with dive centres that typically operate on weekends during the off-season.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
6-8m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
10-18°C
Current
None
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include crabs, hermit crabs, rockpool prawns, sea stars, brittle stars, sea squirts, snails, and shrimp. European common cuttlefish, sea slugs, and barrel jellyfish are also recorded in the vicinity.
Yes, Portes du Bassin is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has an average depth of 7 metres, with a range between 6 and 8 metres.
Access to the site is via the shore.
Diving at Portes du Bassin in Le Croisic requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Portes du Bassin in Le Croisic. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Portes du Bassin in Le Croisic are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Portes du Bassin in Le Croisic typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.