France

Saint Malo

Saint-Malo is a coastal city in Brittany, France, facing the English Channel. It’s a historic walled port known for seafood, tidal landscapes, and access to offshore dive sites. Local diving is mainly centered around nearby saltwater sites in La Manche with a handful of dive centers offering charters, courses, and equipment rental. Deeper offshore sites and wrecks lie within reach from Brittany’s coast, but conditions vary with tides and currents. Freshwater diving in the area is limited; the city itself is not a primary freshwater diving hub. For divers, Saint-Malo serves as a gateway to the northern Brittany dive scene, with day trips to notable wrecks and reef environments along the coast, alongside accessible shore entries and boat dives.”,

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-Malo

Nearby Dive Sites (14)

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Saint-Malo

The best time to dive in Saint-Malo

The best months to dive in Saint-Malo are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (14-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
6 °C 9 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
7 °C 9 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
9 °C 10 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
12 °C 12 °C 8/10
05 - May
14 °C 15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
17 °C 19 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
18 °C 21 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 19 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
14 °C 16 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
12 °C 14 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
9 °C 11 °C 7/10

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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