

Best for beginner divers, 6m, shore entry, moderate current.
Les Laveurs is a reef site located between Bouley Bay and St Catherines, Jersey. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 6 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect variable visibility ranging from 0 to 20 metres. The site is subject to moderate currents and occasional surf, requiring careful planning. Marine life recorded at the site includes common sightings of pipefish, crabs, shrimp, and sea squirts. Less frequently, divers may encounter wrasses, squat lobsters, conger eels, spirographs, grey sea slugs, rock crabs, brittle stars, sea stars, snails, and European green crabs. Facilities at the location include toilets, showers, and the availability of guided tours.
49.21100, -2.01070
High tide is the optimal time to visit, when the water depth over the sand banks produces the most playful wave characteristics.
Parking is available near the beach access points, with a short walk across the sand to the water. Having a vehicle is strongly recommended.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6m
Visibility
0-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
10-18°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Commonly observed species include pipefish, crabs, shrimp, and sea squirts. Less common sightings include wrasses, squat lobsters, conger eels, spirographs, grey sea slugs, rock crabs, brittle stars, sea stars, snails, and European green crabs.
Yes, Les Laveurs is considered suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers, with an average depth of 6 metres.
The site has an average depth of 6 metres.
Les Laveurs is a shore-entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of moderate currents and potential surf conditions.
Diving at Les Laveurs in St Ouen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Les Laveurs in St Ouen. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Les Laveurs in St Ouen are January, February, March, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Les Laveurs in St Ouen. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Les Laveurs in St Ouen can reach up to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.