Official beach page with pedestrian-only access, parking, toilets, and shelter from westerly winds.
Rocky shore dive on Quiberon’s Conguel point
Rocky shore dive on Quiberon’s Conguel point
Plage du Conguel is a shore dive on the Quiberon point with a rocky circuit around the east and southeast side. It combines a shallow beach entry with a more exposed rock section, so the dive changes quickly with tide and water movement. Summer brings colored algae and a busy mix of fish and invertebrates around the rock. Plan it for a low-water window if you want the route and visibility to work in your favor.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 50m
Depth Note
Scubago lists a rock head at 12m and the rocky site extending to about 50m over sand.
Best Season
Summer, especially around low water.
Typical Conditions
Atlantic shore entry with rocky ledges, colored summer algae, and a route that depends heavily on tide and water movement.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Choose a stable low-water window; the current can be important around the point and particulates can build quickly. Keep close track of the tide and the rock edge on the return.
Access Restrictions
Use the pedestrian access at the point and stay on the designated entry from the parking area.
Legal Notes
The point is protected littoral land, so respect site rules and avoid sensitive dune and rock areas.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A circuit around the east and southeast rock works best as a simple exploration dive. Tide timing matters more than depth alone.
Freediving
Freediving is only practical in calm, shallow conditions near the beach side. The rock circuit is better treated as a scuba route.
Snorkeling
The beach and shallow rock edges can work for snorkeling, especially around low water, but the point is best when you can handle some current and changing visibility.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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
Official beach page with pedestrian-only access, parking, toilets, and shelter from westerly winds.
Visibility, tide sensitivity, and species list for the site area.
Beach layout, parking-area access, rocky ends, and on-site facilities.
Identifies Plage du Conguel as a worthwhile snorkeling spot in southern Brittany.
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