Cousteau Reserve, Guadeloupe
    Anse A La Barque

    Jardin Japonais

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Anse A La Barque

    Why dive here

    With 331+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and manta rays - Jardin Japonais offers some of Cousteau Reserve's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Manta Rays · 331+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Jardin Japonais gives you a gentle drift over sloping coral, a relaxed dive. We usually see plenty of smaller reef fish here, parrotfish grazing and surgeonfish darting about. It’s a site that’s perfect for knocking off some rust or for less experienced divers looking for an easy introduction to the reserve. Expect good visibility and mild current most days.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jardin Japonais

    Jardin Japonais Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Jardin Japonais, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.17, -61.78) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.2–31.2°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    3.54 m/s

    6.9 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.4 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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