Diving in Grande Comore

Explore 5 dive sites in Grande Comore, Comoros. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Grande Comore

The warmest water temperatures in Grande Comore occur in January, averaging 29.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.6°C (air: 23.3°C)
  • February: 29.6°C (air: 23.6°C)
  • March: 29.6°C (air: 23.5°C)
  • April: 29.6°C (air: 23.0°C)
  • May: 29.6°C (air: 21.4°C)
  • June: 29.6°C (air: 20.0°C)
  • July: 29.6°C (air: 19.1°C)
  • August: 29.6°C (air: 19.5°C)
  • September: 29.6°C (air: 20.2°C)
  • October: 29.6°C (air: 21.6°C)
  • November: 29.6°C (air: 22.7°C)
  • December: 29.6°C (air: 23.2°C)

Marine Life in Grande Comore

Home to 365 recorded species including 248 reef fish, 94 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 5 sharks & rays, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Grande Comore

Grande Comore has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 expert dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Grande Comore

Based on average water temperature of 29.6°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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

Marine Protected Areas in Grande Comore

  • Parc National de Mohéli - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Parc National Coelacanthe - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Parc National Shisiwani - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Parc National Mitsamiouli Ndroude - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Moheli - Reserve Mirereni vers Miringoni - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)

Getting to Grande Comore - Nearest Airports

  • Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), Moroni - 34 km away, approx 52 min travel time
  • Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport (DZA), Dzaoudzi - 234 km away, approx 271 min travel time
  • Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA), Fomboni - 68 km away, approx 89 min travel time

Dive Sites