France

Ciboure

Ciboure - photo 1

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Ciboure is a coastal town in southwestern France near the Basque border, located on the Bay of Biscay. It serves as a gateway for visitors exploring coastal dive sites in the Basque Country and along the Nouvelle-Aquitaine coast. While the town itself is not a large diving hub, there are nearby dive centers offering shore and boat dives along the coast and in the Bay of Biscay. Expect temperate Atlantic conditions, with rocky reefs and abundant marine life typical of the Basque coast; visibility and conditions vary seasonally, making it a practical base for divers seeking day trips to nearby dive sites.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Celtic Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
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 Ciboure

Nearby Dive Sites (30)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Ciboure

The best time to dive in Ciboure

The best months to dive in Ciboure are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (18-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
10 °C 13 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
11 °C 13 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
11 °C 13 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
14 °C 15 °C 6/10
05 - May
16 °C 17 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
21 °C 21 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
21 °C 23 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 23 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
18 °C 22 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
16 °C 19 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
13 °C 17 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
10 °C 15 °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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