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    Cousteau Reserve, Guadeloupe
    Ilet Gosier

    Snorkeling Park

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Ilet Gosier

    Why dive here

    With 331+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and manta rays - Snorkeling Park offers some of Cousteau Reserve's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Snorkeling Park, despite its name, is a genuine standout for divers in Cousteau Reserve. We love dropping in here, especially when the sun is high and those rays cut through the water, illuminating the shallow coral heads. You're immediately surrounded by schools of dark green parrotfish, diligently grazing, and we always spot a few cowfish, looking rather bewildered, drifting slowly past. The finger coral formations are impressive, reaching up like bony hands, and if you take your time, you'll find tiny white pygmy venus shells tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for the slate-pencil urchins too – their thick spines are unmistakable. This spot really shines for macro enthusiasts and photographers who appreciate a slower pace. There's an easy drift here on most days, making it a relaxed dive where you can truly absorb the details. We'd suggest going early in the morning to beat any surface traffic, giving you a quiet hour to explore without distraction.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Snorkeling Park

    Snorkeling Park Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Snorkeling Park, 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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