Diving in Flic en Flac & West Coast

Best Time to Dive in Flic en Flac & West Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Flic en Flac & West Coast occur in January, averaging 28.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
• February: 28.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
• March: 28.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
• April: 28.0°C (air: 26.3°C)
• May: 28.0°C (air: 25.0°C)
• June: 28.0°C (air: 23.2°C)
• July: 28.0°C (air: 22.5°C)
• August: 28.0°C (air: 22.5°C)
• September: 28.0°C (air: 23.2°C)
• October: 28.0°C (air: 24.3°C)
• November: 28.0°C (air: 25.4°C)
• December: 28.0°C (air: 26.7°C)

Marine Life in Flic en Flac & West Coast

Home to 453 recorded species including 314 reef fish, 71 hard corals, 14 sea snails & nudibranchs, 12 sharks & rays, 11 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins.

Dive Site Difficulty in Flic en Flac & West Coast

Flic en Flac & West Coast has 1 beginner, 2 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Flic en Flac & West Coast

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°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

Marine Protected Areas in Flic en Flac & West Coast

• Ile Ronde (Round Island) - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Ilot Gabriel - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Ile Plate (Flat Island) - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Coin de Mire (Gunner's Quoin) - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Ilot Marianne - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Ile aux Aigrettes - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Ile aux Serpents - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
• Port Louis Fishing Reserve - Fishing Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Poudre d'Or Fishing Reserve - Fishing Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Poste Lafayette Fishing Reserve - Fishing Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Trou d'Eau Douce Fishing Reserve - Fishing Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Black River Fishing Reserve - Fishing Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Balaclava Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category IV)
• Rivulet Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Pigeon Rock - Islet National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Rocher des Oiseaux - Islet National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Ile aux Fous - Islet National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Ilot Vacoas - Islet National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Ile Aux Fouquets - Islet National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Ile aux Flammants - Islet National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Ile Aux Oiseaux - Islet National Park (IUCN Category II)

Getting to Flic en Flac & West Coast - Nearest Airports

• Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), Plaine Magnien - 35 km away, approx 53 min travel time
• Roland Garros Airport (RUN), Sainte-Marie - 214 km away, approx 248 min travel time
• Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE), Saint-Pierre - 243 km away, approx 280 min travel time