General Aber Ildut current context at the river entrance.
Shallow, tide-timed training site with rock, kelp, and white sand.
Shallow, tide-timed training site with rock, kelp, and white sand.
Le Sturn is a shallow shore training site at the mouth of Aber Ildut, built around a rocky, kelp-covered outcrop over white sand. It is used for first dives and early training when the tide is high enough to cover the rock, and it rewards slow, close exploration of weed-lined crevices where small invertebrates hide. Plan it as a tide-sensitive training dive, not a relaxed all-day open-water stop.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 14m
Depth Note
The usable window is tied to high tide on a 0-14m profile over a rocky, kelp-covered outcrop and white sand.
Typical Conditions
Shallow, tide-sensitive conditions over rock, weed, and sand.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan around the tide and do not overstay the calm window once the water starts to drop.
Access Restrictions
Access is tide dependent and most practical around high water; low water leaves the training area too exposed for a relaxed entry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is the main use case: a beginner training shore site that rewards slow, close inspection.
Freediving
The shallow profile can suit careful breath-hold practice in calm water, but the site is mainly used for scuba training.
Snorkeling
Only very calm, high-water conditions are likely to feel comfortable; the site is better suited to scuba than casual snorkeling.
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
General Aber Ildut current context at the river entrance.
Official local tourism listing for dive operators in the Pays des Abers area.
Confirms the site location and beginner-training use.
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