Wreck depth and confirmed-level directory entry.
Iconic Brittany wreck dive with tides and boat-only access.
Iconic Brittany wreck dive with tides and boat-only access.
Amoco Cadiz is an iconic offshore wreck dive off the Brittany coast, reached by boat from the Abers and Portsall area. The site is a broken supertanker resting in cold Atlantic water, with wreck sections that range from shallower structure to deeper stern and debris areas that demand real experience. Guided club trips, tide windows, and a disciplined descent plan are part of the normal rhythm here.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 32m
Depth Note
The wreck sits in broken sections, with the top of the stern roughly 7-8 m below the surface and the main wreck area around 30-32 m.
Best Season
Calm-weather windows from late spring to early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Cold-water Atlantic wreck diving with strong tidal movement and weather-sensitive access windows.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Carry a light, plan the descent, and respect the line and current. Swell and tidal movement can make this a demanding wreck dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the dive depends on weather, tide, and club or charter scheduling.
Legal Notes
Use local operator guidance and maritime access rules for this offshore wreck; conditions at sea are the main gate here.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Supervised boat dives are typical, with mooring-line descents and careful buoyancy required over a broken wreck in tidal water.
Freediving
Not suitable for casual freediving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Wreck depth and confirmed-level directory entry.
Dive report with depth, current, and club-trip context.
Local tourism context for Portsall and the Amoco Cadiz anchor/history.
Brittany dive-site overview with current and visibility notes.
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