Scuba diving locations in Jersey:

When to scuba dive in Jersey:

The season is from April to October, with summer water temperatures around 18C dropping to 8C or below in winter. Conditions often require a semi-dry or dry suit.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Jersey:

• The wreck of La Mauve, intentionally sunk off the north coast of Jersey to create an artificial, sits upright on a rocky seabed and is surrounded by a huge shoal of pouting.
• The Heron sank on the Paternosters Reef and now lies at a depth of around 30 metres, sitting upright in perfect condition, sheltered by the nearby reef. She has a lot of easy swim throughs.
• The TSS Princess Ena was a passenger ship sunk by fire in the 1950s. This is a superb dive with usually stunning visibility and abundant fish life including large pollack and congers as well as large shoals of bib.

The best spots to snorkel in Jersey:

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: pound sterling (GBP) (Euro is generally accepted)
• Population: is about 92,500 (2009)
• Time Zone: (GMT), Summer (GMT+1)
• Main languages spoken: English, French, Jèrriais ## Diveable overseas territories:

Jèrriais diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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