

Best for intermediate divers, 30-38m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Walter is a wreck dive located off Saint-Malo, resting at depths between 30 and 38 metres. This site is suited for intermediate divers who possess both Open Water and wreck qualifications. Divers access the wreck by boat, encountering moderate currents that can strengthen during ascent and descent. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, requiring careful navigation around the structure. Water temperatures are cold, fluctuating between 9 and 15 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Due to the depth and potential for entanglement in wreckage components, precise buoyancy control and the use of a cutting tool are essential safety practices for all visitors.
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Both an Open Water certification and a wreck qualification are required before operators will take you out, so confirm your paperwork is in order before booking. Entanglement risk is real inside any penetration points, so carry a cutting tool and brief your buddy on your planned route before descending.
Requires booking with dive centres which usually operate on weekends in the off-season.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
30-38m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
9-18°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The wreck sits at depths ranging from 30 to 38 metres, with an average depth of 36 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. Operators require both an Open Water certification and a wreck qualification to dive here.
Access to the site is by boat only.
The main hazards include the deep profile, potential for entanglement in wreckage, and strong currents.
No, this is a deep wreck site intended for scuba diving.
Diving at Walter in Saint Malo requires the following certifications: Open Water, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Walter in Saint Malo. Water temperatures range from 9°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Walter in Saint Malo are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Walter in Saint Malo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Walter in Saint Malo typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.