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St. Sunniva, wreck
Deep wreck off Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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Local operator required
Deep boat access and local sea-state sensitivity make a local captain the normal choice.
Boat-based Atlantic wreck with broken sections on sand, tide sensitivity, and a clear fit for experienced divers on a local deep day.
About St. Sunniva, wreck
St. Sunniva, wreck is a deep Atlantic wreck site off the Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye coast, where the hull is broken into scattered sections on the seabed. It is a serious operator-led dive for experienced divers, with conger, moray, lobsters, and occasional open-water pelagics around the wreck when the sea settles. The site rewards calm summer windows, careful gas planning, and a crew that understands the local tides.
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Research Estimate At St. Sunniva, wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is St. Sunniva, wreck?
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St. Sunniva, wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
40m
Depth Note
Wreck fragments lie around 40m and are scattered over about 50m of seabed.
Best Season
Summer, when local operators report the best conditions and visibility.
Typical Conditions
Broken wreck sections on sand in Atlantic water, with tide and swell sensitivity and a profile that suits careful, experienced divers.
Safety & Access At St. Sunniva, wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Depth around 40 m makes this an advanced dive; plan gas, time, and decompression conservatively.
Access Restrictions
Dive only in suitable sea conditions with a local captain who knows the wreck route; this is not a casual drop-in.
Legal Notes
Follow local harbor and coastal rules for the Basque coast and confirm departure details with your operator.
Local Intel For St. Sunniva, wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Primary feature is wreck debris spread over approximately 50 m at around 40 m depth.
Freediving
Not a normal freedive target because the wreck is deep and intended for scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the value is in a deep wreck profile, not shallow surface access.
St. Sunniva, wreck Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at St. Sunniva, wreck
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Exposure Note
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Recent Logged Visits At St. Sunniva, wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Dive Spot Log Averages At St. Sunniva, wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
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St. Sunniva, wreck Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
St. Sunniva, wreck Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
txingudiplongee.fr · Operator
Local dive center with the wreck description, boat support, facilities, and small-group diving.
wanderlog.com · Public Review
Independent review page mentioning summer visibility windows and the deep wreck dive.
www.youtube.com · Video
Public dive video describing extraordinary visibility on the wreck.
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