France

Saint Pierre D'oléron

Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron is a coastal town on the Atlantic coast of western France. It’s a local access point for coastal diving in the Bay of Biscay area, with limited direct dive infrastructure in the town itself. Nearby divers typically explore offshore reefs, wrecks, and rocky sites from visiting dive centers along the Charente-Maritime coast. The area offers calm conditions in summer and cooler winters, with modest visibility varies by site. As a land-based hub, it’s more of a gateway for coastal expeditions and training trips rather than a major dive destination within the city itself.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Celtic Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Languages
FR
Demonym
French
Phone prefix
+33

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Plug type
Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
CDG ORY MRS NCE TLS

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron

The best time to dive in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron

The best months to dive in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron are from May to September. Temperatures are confortable (16-21°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
8 °C 10 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
9 °C 10 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
10 °C 11 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
14 °C 14 °C 6/10
05 - May
16 °C 17 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
21 °C 21 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
21 °C 21 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
21 °C 21 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
18 °C 20 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
15 °C 17 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
13 °C 15 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
9 °C 13 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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