La pointe à vache
Protected Area
Pointe De Miquelon Gros Cap
Why dive here
With 331+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and manta rays - La pointe à vache offers some of Cousteau Reserve's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
La Pointe à Vache is a standout for us in Cousteau Reserve, a site we return to frequently when we're in Guadeloupe. It’s got this mellow vibe, starting with rocky outcrops around 5 metres, a perfect spot to let the initial excitement settle before dropping down. We love following the slope to a sandy bottom around 19 metres, it’s like a gentle exploration. The coral here is something else. You'll see robust elkhorn coral right under the boat, a real showstopper. But it’s the smaller, shyer residents that truly make this place sing for us. Keep an eye out for the island gobies and goldspot gobies, they're everywhere if you slow down and look closely. We’ve had incredible luck spotting yellowhead jawfish darting into their burrows, and the tiny Molly Miller blennies are always a treat to find. It’s a site that rewards patience, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys a relaxed dive with plenty of intricate details to observe.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La pointe à vache
La pointe à vache Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La pointe à vache, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.17, -61.78) (8km away)
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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