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Le Nordby

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 24 colaboradores

Le Nordby is a French dive site with year-round access and documented marine biodiversity. Limited visibility data available.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.6 kn
Olas
2.34 m
Agua
26.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (41%)
Now: SSE (168°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.2m

Próxima: Alta a las 00:00 (+0.65m)

+0.7 m+0.5 m
▲ 00:00 · +0.65m ▼ 07:00 · +0.54m ▲ 12:00 · +0.63m ▼ 18:00 · +0.54m Ahora +0.6m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.6 · very high Aire PM2.512 · good 05:58 18:01
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 13 2.5 9 1mm
09-19 8.8 2.06 8 0mm
09-20 9.1 1.56 8 1mm
09-21 10 1.26 7 0mm
09-22 8 1.44 9 1mm
09-23 8.5 2.28 9 1mm
09-24 9 2.28 9 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Le Nordby sits off the French coast as an accessible dive destination for explorers seeking temperate waters and varied marine life. The site welcomes diving throughout the year, making it flexible for travel planning. With 12 species observations recorded and 3 community videos available, the spot has an active diving community documenting what lives there. The site falls outside a marine protected area, which means fewer regulatory restrictions on access and movement. Divers benefit from a steady stream of local experience shared online, though detailed specs like exact depths, visibility ranges, and water temperature require direct contact with local operators. The species count suggests healthy biodiversity worth investigating firsthand. French dive operations typically work with standard European equipment and training standards. Water conditions in French coastal zones vary by season and recent weather, so checking local conditions before booking is essential. Community contributions—videos and species logs—build a useful picture of what to expect, even if official specs are sparse.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Francia: 220 Lugares Desde Lagos Alpinos Hasta Arrecifes Tropicales

Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tortuga verde

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 15957km · ~3670kg · €66

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Le Nordby?

Le Nordby is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip based on your schedule rather than a narrow seasonal window. Local conditions—visibility, temperature, and surge—do shift with seasons, so check with French dive operators about their preferred months.

What is the depth and difficulty level at Le Nordby?

Exact depth and difficulty ratings are not documented in available records. Contact local dive shops or operators in France near the site to get current depth profiles and skill recommendations before booking.

What marine life can I expect to see?

12 species observations have been logged at Le Nordby, indicating active biodiversity. The 3 community videos available online showcase real dives; watching them is the best way to preview what creatures and habitats you might encounter.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Le Nordby?

Le Nordby is not inside a marine protected area, so standard dive access applies. French maritime regulations and insurance requirements still apply; confirm rules with your operator before the dive.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Te Ava Piti

1.7 km
Centro de buceo

Centre de plongée Hemisphère Sub

4.6 km
Centro de buceo

Le trou de la Pieuvre

6.3 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Raiatea: Diving the wreck of The Nordby.

Brad Ehrhorn

Nordby Wreck - Raiatea

Paolo Juvara

RAIATEA - The wreck of the Nordby

Tahiti Tourisme - Head Office
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Sep (100/100) Worst: Apr (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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