U 263 Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–14.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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U 263 is a wreck dive site located near La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime, France. This German U-boat was sunk during World War II and now serves as an artificial reef, attracting a variety of marine life.

Divers can explore the remains of the U 263, which lies on the seabed, providing opportunities to observe marine life that has made the wreck its home. The site offers interesting structures to navigate around, making it suitable for those with some diving experience.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–14.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for wreck shots, macro for marine life.

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