Tombant an Eor
Located just 10' from Aber Ildut in France, this dive site offers an incredible underwater experience. The rocky peak starts at 14m and extends to a maximum depth of 30m, providing divers with an exciting drop-off to explore. The site is aptly named "An Eor: The Anchor" due to the presence of the anchor from a cargo ship.
As you descend along the drop-off, you'll be surrounded by a diverse marine life. Keep an eye out for sea urchins, sea cucumbers, Corynactys, and sea bass, which can be found hiding near the vibrant kelp. The visibility at this site is around 2m, ensuring that you can fully appreciate the beauty of the underwater landscape.
An Eor: The Anchor is recommended for advanced and expert divers due to its depth and the potential challenges it presents. It is located close to Gounizi, Porspoder, Brest, Finistère, Brittany, Metropolitan France, making it easily accessible for divers in the area.
Explore the depths of An Eor: The Anchor and discover the wonders that lay beneath the surface. Whether you're an experienced diver or looking to enhance your skills, this dive site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
As you descend along the drop-off, you'll be surrounded by a diverse marine life. Keep an eye out for sea urchins, sea cucumbers, Corynactys, and sea bass, which can be found hiding near the vibrant kelp. The visibility at this site is around 2m, ensuring that you can fully appreciate the beauty of the underwater landscape.
An Eor: The Anchor is recommended for advanced and expert divers due to its depth and the potential challenges it presents. It is located close to Gounizi, Porspoder, Brest, Finistère, Brittany, Metropolitan France, making it easily accessible for divers in the area.
Explore the depths of An Eor: The Anchor and discover the wonders that lay beneath the surface. Whether you're an experienced diver or looking to enhance your skills, this dive site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Tombant an Eor
4.8
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tombant an Eor
Depth
30m
Visibility
2m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Tombant an Eor
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
13.7 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6s
Air Temperature
16.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tombant an Eor
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Dive Score Chart for Tombant an Eor
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 6.823811111111111/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 14.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.463433062330623/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tombant an Eor: 06:00
Sunset at Tombant an Eor: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tombant an Eor are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
14:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.74m (6s), Wind: 14.7 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.68m (6.05s), Wind: 5.5 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 12.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tombant an EorAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tombant an Eor
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Tombant an Eor
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tombant an Eor
January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Tombant an Eor
Water Temp
18.4°C / 65.1°F
July
Visibility
15.6m / 51.2ft
January
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tombant an Eor
Tombant an Eor shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.4°C) and December the coldest (3.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). August is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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