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Gascogny

Gascogny is a year-round UK dive destination with active community video documentation and accessible diving.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
23.5 kn
Olas
1.82 m
Agua
18.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (50%)
Now: WSW (248°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 3.36m

Próxima: Alta a las 04:00 (+0.62m)

+1.4 m0 m-2.0 m
▲ 04:00 · +0.62m ▼ 10:00 · -1.38m ▲ 17:00 · +0.65m ▼ 23:00 · -1.16m Ahora -1.1m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV2.9 · low Aire PM2.56 · good 06:42 19:09
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 23.7 1.8 3 0mm
09-19 25.3 1.92 3 0mm
09-20 21 1.56 4 0mm
09-21 7.4 0.46 5 0mm
09-22 4.3 0.22 4 0mm
09-23 15.9 0.42 4 0mm
09-24 12.4 0.44 4 0mm

About this spot

Gascogny offers UK divers a reliable year-round diving option. The site has attracted enough interest to generate three community videos, indicating solid recreational potential and established access routes. Located in the United Kingdom, it sits outside Marine Protected Areas, making logistics straightforward for visiting divers. While specific depth and visibility data aren't currently documented, the presence of community video content suggests the site delivers repeatable dive experiences worth capturing. Gascogny works as a year-round destination, meaning you're not locked into tight seasonal windows. This flexibility appeals to divers who can't coordinate trips around specific months. The lack of current species observation data reflects incomplete cataloging rather than ecological emptiness. UK dive sites typically support diverse cold-water marine life including wrasse, pollack, sea urchins, and anemones. Check with local dive operators for current site conditions, recent video records, and any updated species sightings before planning your visit.

📖 Guía: Buceo en el Reino Unido: 57 Lugares desde Pecios hasta Focas

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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 G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1155km · ~266kg · €5

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Gascogny?

Gascogny is diveable year-round, giving you flexibility to plan trips across all seasons. UK diving peaks in summer months for better visibility and slightly warmer water, but winter diving is entirely feasible if you have proper thermal protection.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Depth and difficulty ratings for Gascogny are not currently documented. Contact local dive operators or check recent community videos for current conditions and recommendations before your visit.

What marine life might I see?

UK dive sites commonly host wrasse, pollack, sea urchins, starfish, and anemones. Specific species observations at Gascogny haven't been formally cataloged, so ask local operators about recent sightings and what the site is known for.

How do I access Gascogny and are permits required?

Gascogny lies outside Marine Protected Areas, so standard UK diving protocols apply. No special permits are typically needed, but confirm current access with local dive operators before traveling.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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HMS Iron Duke - Guide 163

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The Microcosm
wind peaks Dec-Nov-Oct, calmest May-Jul-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Apr (0/100) Now: Sep (86/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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