France

Morbihan

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Morbihan offers coastal diving along Brittany’s southern coast with access to the Atlantic, featuring sheltered bays, rocky shores, and estuarine environments. The region’s diving centers operate from coastal towns and provide access to shallow shore dives and boat trips to nearby sites around the Bay of Biscay. Expect temperate water, variable visibility, and a mix of coastal habitats, with local marine life typical of Brittany areas—goby, blennies, small wrasse, and seasonal pelagic presence. This is a moderate-diving area suitable for recreation, with options for shore and boat dives from key access points near towns like Pontivy, Étel, and Penhap.

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)

Top scuba diving cities in the region of Morbihan

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Cities to dive in the Morbihan region

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The best times to dive in the Morbihan region

The best months to dive in Morbihan are from May to September. Temperatures are confortable (15-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
6 °C 9 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
7 °C 9 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
9 °C 10 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
13 °C 13 °C 7/10
05 - May
15 °C 16 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
19 °C 19 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 19 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 19 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 18 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
14 °C 16 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
11 °C 14 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
8 °C 11 °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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