POINTE AUX FOUS - Cousteau Reserve

Shark Reef, just southeast of Toberua, feels less like a traditional reef and more like a submarine obstacle course. We love it for the sheer fun of navigating those dramatic rocky overhangs and squeezing through the giant coral archways. You're not just observing here, you’re actively exploring. Visibility averages around 5 meters, which isn't huge, but it creates this amazing sense of intimacy as you duck and weave. It’s perfect for divers who enjoy a bit of an adventure, who like poking into crevices rather than just drifting along a wall. Keep an eye out for those big, curious coral hinds peeking from the shadows, and we've often spotted a startled turtle or two high-tailing it out of an archway as we approach. We'd suggest getting here earlier in the day; the light filtering through the arches then is just beautiful, a real shifting mosaic on the sandy bottom.

Location
Cousteau Reserve, Guadeloupe, Caribbean
Coordinates
16.298900, -61.803100
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
5-20m

Marine Protected Area: Gros Morne - Grande Anse

Best Time to Dive in Cousteau Reserve

The warmest water temperatures in Cousteau Reserve occur in January, averaging 27.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.5°C (air: 24.9°C)
  • February: 27.5°C (air: 24.8°C)
  • March: 27.5°C (air: 25.2°C)
  • April: 27.5°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • May: 27.5°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • June: 27.5°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • July: 27.5°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • August: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • September: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • October: 27.5°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • November: 27.5°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • December: 27.5°C (air: 25.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cousteau Reserve

Nearest Dive Centres to POINTE AUX FOUS

Marine Life in Cousteau Reserve

Home to 345 recorded species including 259 reef fish, 27 hard corals, 16 whales & dolphins, 12 other, 6 seagrass & algae, 5 sea urchins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for POINTE AUX FOUS

Based on average water temperature of 27.5°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories