Bambous
Protected Area
Black River Fishing Reserve
Why dive here
With 434+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Bambous offers some of Flic en Flac & West Coast's richest wall diving. Water sits around 28°C.
Bambous might not be the poster child for pelagic encounters in Mauritius, but we love it for its sheer drama. Dropping to 32 meters, this site is all about the wall, a seriously impressive rock face that just keeps going down. It’s perfect for divers who appreciate topography over big fish, though you’ll still spot plenty of African butterflyfish flitting about and parrotfish grazing the rock. The visibility here often hits 23 meters, giving you a proper sense of the scale of the wall. We recommend drifting along, really taking in the textures and the way the light plays on the rock formations. Keep an eye out for smaller stuff tucked into crevices, like Emery’s pygmygoby or the distinctive Dragonfish. It’s a site that rewards a slower pace, letting you absorb the underwater landscape. Bring a good torch to peek into the darker corners – you might just find a sleepy rock cod.
Typical Bambous Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bambous
Dive shops near Bambous
Euro-Divers - Club Med Albion
Ticabo
SeaUrchin Diving Center Mauritius
Sundivers Ltd
Nemo Diving Centre
Tamarin Ocean Pro Diving Ltd
Reviews for Bambous
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bambous
Bambous Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bambous, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-20.29, 57.34) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.99°C
82°F
Air Temperature
22.51°C
73°F
Wind Speed
8.23 m/s
16.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1020.7 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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