Banc de Chicharvel

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Conditions

Banc de ChicharvelFrance · 13 m

Fair · 4/5

conditions visualisation

Fair4/5

Some chop right now — best window today 6 AM–7 PM.

Wind6 kn ESE

Current~0.3 kn WSW · model

Swell

1.1 m · 10s · NW

Water

22 °C

Conditions through the day

5 AM8 PM

Sunrise 05:55 AM · Sunset 06:02 PM local

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On-face swell 1.0 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Banc de Chicharvel lies off the French Basque coast near the Spanish border, in the Bay of Biscay. It reaches a maximum depth of around 13 metres and is considered a beginner-friendly dive.

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