France

Hérouville Saint Clair

Hérouville-Saint-Clair is a small town near Caen in Normandy. It is not a coastal diving hub, and local diving activity is limited. The area offers access to nearby beaches along La Manche and the broader Normandy coastline, where open-water diving opportunities are primarily found through regional centers and clubs along the coast. For divers visiting the area, the best diving access tends to be day trips to larger dive hubs in Normandy or the Channel coast, or local pool-based training facilities. If you’re after freshwater diving, options exist farther inland in training or quarry sites, but they are outside the immediate town. Overall, Hérouville-Saint-Clair serves more as a travel stop or base for exploring northern France rather than a dive destination itself.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
La Manche, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Balearic 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 Hérouville-Saint-Clair

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Hérouville-Saint-Clair

The best time to dive in Hérouville-Saint-Clair

The best months to dive in Hérouville-Saint-Clair are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (12-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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