Aqua BASE
Protected Area
Coin de Mire (Gunner's Quoin)
Why dive here
With 434+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Aqua BASE offers some of Flic en Flac & West Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Aqua BASE in Flic en Flac has always been a solid pick for us, especially when the south-easterlies kick up a chop elsewhere. It’s not about dramatic drop-offs here; it’s more about the sheer density of everyday reef life, a proper fish soup. We’ve had dives where the schools of Pacific Gregory were so thick, they almost created a shimmering wall, making you feel like you were swimming through glitter. Keep an eye out for the Lineated Butterflyfish weaving through the coral heads and the occasional Strawberry Grouper lurking under ledges – they’re often surprisingly bold. We love how reliably you’ll spot things here. The Big-eye Trevally often patrol in small, curious packs, and if you’re patient, you might find a Dwarf Moray peeking out from its crevice. It’s a site that rewards slow exploration, peering into every nook. For divers who appreciate abundant reef fish and a relaxed pace, it’s a cracker. It’s a friendly site, good for shaking off the rust or just enjoying a calm, easy dive.
Nearest Dive Centres to Aqua BASE
Dive shops near Aqua BASE
Octopus Diving Centre
Crystal Divers Mauritius
Emperator Diving Center
Nabridas Pool Shop
Excellence Piscine
Euro-Divers Club Med La Pointe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aqua BASE
Aqua BASE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Aqua BASE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-20.25, 57.38) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
77°F · Range: 24.2–27.5°C
Air Temperature
24°C
76°F
Wind Speed
7.13 m/s
13.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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