Leas ancres Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–14.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Leas Ancres is a popular dive site located along the Basque Coast in Aquitaine, known for its diverse marine life and rocky underwater topography. The site features various formations and is suitable for divers looking to explore both flora and fauna in a temperate marine environment.

Diving at Leas Ancres offers opportunities to see a variety of marine species, including schools of fish, crustaceans, and possibly some larger pelagic species. The underwater landscape is characterized by rocky outcrops and kelp forests, providing a rich habitat for marine life.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–14.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand kelp Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during mid-morning; focus on rocky formations and marine life.

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