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Goul du Pont

3.8 — based on 15 community signals
4.1 12 species 17 contributors

Year-round diving at Goul du Pont in France with diverse marine life and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entry

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Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
10 kn
Wave
m
Water
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (60%)
Now: NNW (347°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0m
+0.0 m0 m+0.0 m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.4 · mod Air PM2.53 · good 07:24 19:44
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 15.3 5 0mm
09-20 14.9 5 0mm
09-21 20.3 5 0mm
09-22 20.3 5 0mm
09-23 10.5 5 0mm
09-24 18.5 5 0mm
09-25 12.5 5 0mm

About this spot

Goul du Pont is a dive site located in France accessible throughout the year. The site benefits from an engaged diving community that has documented 12 species observations and produced 3 community videos, giving divers a solid foundation of local knowledge before arrival. The site sits outside a marine protected area, meaning fewer restrictions on dive operations and entry. Local divers have contributed video documentation that captures conditions and marine encounters, a useful resource when planning your trip or assessing whether the site matches your experience level. While specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data are not yet cataloged here, the community engagement and video library suggest a established site with regular traffic. Connect with local operators or the video community for current conditions and seasonal patterns. The year-round accessibility means you can plan a trip on your schedule rather than waiting for a seasonal window.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 875km · ~201kg · €4

FAQ

Can I dive Goul du Pont year-round?

Yes. The site is accessible throughout the year, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal restrictions.

What marine life will I see?

The community has documented 12 species observations at Goul du Pont. Check the site's video library (3 community videos available) to see recent encounters and get an idea of what's actively present.

What are the depth and difficulty?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not yet documented for this site. Review the community videos or contact local dive operators in France familiar with Goul du Pont for current conditions and suitability for your level.

Are there restrictions or permits needed?

Goul du Pont is not inside a marine protected area, so standard French diving regulations apply. Check with local operators for any site-specific rules or entry requirements.

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Verified marine species observations

2 records · 2 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Pomatias elegans

Gastropoda · Pomatiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
10 Jan 2026
×1records

Zebrina detrita

Gastropoda · Enidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Goul du Pont cave dive

Chiller
💬 1 top comments
  • Amazing stuff man! Crystal clear! How deep did you go?

    @JohnnyEscopeta · 👍 2

Goul du Pont

Andrzej Z

Goul de la Tannerie -140m

Nicolas Visentin
wind peaks Jan-Feb-Jul, calmest Dec-May-Sep, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
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p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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