France

Rochefort

Rochefort - photo 1

Photo by Pascal Bernardon on Unsplash.

Rochefort is a coastal town in western France, situated on the Atlantic coast within Charente-Maritime. It’s not a major diving hub itself, and there are no local dive sites listed in the immediate area. The town acts as a gateway to the Bay of Biscay coast and nearby marine areas, with a couple of dive centers nearby that typically offer introductory courses, equipment rental, and day trips to surrounding sites along the coast. For divers, the region is better known for coastal scenery, maritime history, and access to nearby dive-rich locations along the Charente-Maritime coast rather than of Rochefort 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 Rochefort

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Rochefort

The best time to dive in Rochefort

The best months to dive in Rochefort are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (16-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
7 °C
02 - Feb.
8 °C
03 - Mar.
10 °C
04 - Apr.
13 °C
05 - May
16 °C
06 - Jun.
21 °C
07 - Jul.
21 °C
08 - Aug.
22 °C
09 - Sept.
17 °C
10 - Oct.
15 °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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