L'HERMINIE
Protected Area
Palm Island
Why dive here
With 328+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - L'HERMINIE offers some of North Shore's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
L’Herminie sits in what we think is the perfect shallow spot, about 10 meters, making it an ideal long dive. This 91-meter French frigate went down back in 1838, and it’s a proper wreck, not just a few scattered timbers. You’ll find the bow and stern mostly intact, with sections of the hull still standing proud, creating these fantastic swim-throughs. Sunlight filters down, illuminating schools of sergeant majors darting through the ribs, and we always spot parrotfish nibbling at the encrusted metal. What we love about L’Herminie is how the sea has truly reclaimed it. The wreck itself is a magnet for juvenile barracuda, and we’ve often seen green morays peeking out from beneath collapsed decking. Our best advice? Go on a day with calm seas; the visibility improves dramatically, and you can spend a solid hour just exploring the different sections, maybe even finding some old cannonballs if you’re lucky. It's an easy dive, perfect for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't mind a leisurely pace.
Typical L'HERMINIE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Dive shops near L'HERMINIE
Blue Water Divers & Watersports Limited
Fantasea Diving and Watersports
Dive Bermuda Limited
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for L'HERMINIE
L'HERMINIE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for L'HERMINIE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (32.33, -64.83) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 24.5–27.9°C
Air Temperature
25°C
77°F
Wind Speed
9.35 m/s
18.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1015.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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