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    Nosy Tanikely Marine Park - The Drop-off (Le Tombant) dive site
    wall
    15-40m+
    Nosy Be, Madagascar
    Nosy Tanihely

    Nosy Tanikely Marine Park - The Drop-off (Le Tombant)

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Nosy Tanihely

    Why dive here

    Nosy Tanikely Marine Park - The Drop-off (Le Tombant) is a wall dive in Nosy Be, Madagascar. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest March, April, December.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Water27-31°C · warmest March, April, December
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m+
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    Le Tombant is exactly what it sounds like – a dramatic wall on the outer edge of Nosy Tanikely. Dropping from around 15 metres, the reef plunges well beyond recreational limits, making it a great spot for those wanting a bit more depth. We’ve often found ourselves hanging off the wall, watching schools of barracuda or trevally patrol the blue. Keep an eye out for white-tip reef sharks cruising deeper, and it's not uncommon to spot a ray or two gliding past. It's a reliable choice for a second dive, offering a good chance at bigger pelagics without being overly strenuous.

    Typical Nosy Tanikely Marine Park - The Drop-off (Le Tombant) Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

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    Nosy Tanikely Marine Park - The Drop-off (Le Tombant) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Nosy Tanikely Marine Park - The Drop-off (Le Tombant), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-13.6, 47.82) (223km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    83°F · Range: 26.8–29.7°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    83°F

    Wind Speed

    4.94 m/s

    9.6 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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