France

Saint Nazaire

Saint-Nazaire - photo 1

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Saint-Nazaire is a port city on the western coast of France, facing the Bay of Biscay. It sits along the Atlantic coast with access to coastal diving via nearby beaches and offshore sites. The city itself is more of a gateway for divers heading to the offshore reefs and wrecks in the Bay of Biscay and along the Loire-Atlantique coast. Local diving activity is limited within the city; nearby dive centers typically run boat trips to coastal reefs, wrecks, and offshore pinnacles. Within the immediate area, divers may also find freshwater training options by the Scarpe river system further inland, but most diving interest centers on coastal Atlantic diving from Saint-Nazaire.

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-Nazaire

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Saint-Nazaire

The best time to dive in Saint-Nazaire

The best months to dive in Saint-Nazaire are from May to September. Temperatures are confortable (15-21°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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

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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