Pointe Barracuda
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 - Pointe Barracuda offers some of Cousteau Reserve's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Pointe Barracuda, for us, is all about the feel of the current. It’s not always a screamer, but it’s often enough to make you feel alive, particularly along the wall that drops into the blue. We love drifting here, letting the water do the work, eyes peeled for what emerges from the gloom. You’re not here for static coral gardens, though there are plenty of healthy patches. This spot shines when the pelagics decide to show up. We’ve had a few incredible encounters with barracuda – proper big ones, not the shy juveniles – hanging motionless in the flow, just watching us. Spot snapper school here consistently, a shimmering wall of silver that parts as you approach. Keep an eye out into the deeper blue, too. We’ve been lucky enough to see a few bridled dolphins pass through on occasion, a truly magical sight. The site is best for intermediate divers comfortable with a bit of drift and who appreciate the thrill of the open water. Go on a rising tide if you can, the visibility often sharpens up nicely then.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pointe Barracuda
Pointe Barracuda Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pointe Barracuda, 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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