La digue de Socoa Suggest edit

France Suggest · Nouvelle-Aquitaine Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

20Max dive depth

20.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–14.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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La digue de Socoa is a popular dive site located along the Basque Coast in Aquitaine, France. It features a mix of rocky structures and sandy bottoms, providing a diverse underwater environment for marine life observation.

Diving at La digue de Socoa typically involves exploring rocky outcrops and artificial reefs, where divers can encounter various fish species and marine flora. The site is suitable for both novice and experienced divers, with opportunities for photography and marine life observation.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild 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 reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens to capture the diverse marine life and underwater landscapes.

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