U 171 Wreck

France

U 171 Wreck

20–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
3.0 m
7.0 s
Swell
0.9 m
4.6 s
Current speed
1.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
15.8°C
Wind
43.2 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves2.9–4.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature15.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves2.6–3.8 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature14.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves3.6–8.5 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature13.2°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves3.3–3.5 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature12.3°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 2.9 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.8°C
09:00
Waves: 4.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.4°C
15:00
Waves: 3.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
21:00
Waves: 3.2 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
03:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.0°C
09:00
Waves: 2.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 14.9°C
15:00
Waves: 2.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 14.9°C
21:00
Waves: 3.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 14.8°C
03:00
Waves: 5.7 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
09:00
Waves: 8.2 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
15:00
Waves: 5.4 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 12.7°C
21:00
Waves: 3.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 12.4°C
Catalog depth20–35 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Peak month

Aug 18.3°

Jan10.8°
Feb10.1°
Mar10.2°
Apr11.6°
May13.7°
Jun16.1°
Jul17.6°
Aug18.3°
Sep17.3°
Oct15.9°
Nov14.1°
Dec12.3°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 8 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

wrecksalt Wateradvanced Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
European edible sea urchin
Echinus esculentus
DeepLog1
Thornback ray
Raja clavata
DeepLog1
Pseudo-nitzschia
Nearby OBIS observations67
Lesser black-backed gull
Larus fuscus
Nearby OBIS observations17
Short-beaked common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Nearby OBIS observations11
Northern gannet
Morus bassanus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Alexandrium
Nearby OBIS observations8
Dinophysis
Nearby OBIS observations8
Herring gull
Larus argentatus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Larus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Ulva
Nearby OBIS observations6
Chondrus crispus
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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