30-40m
    Flic en Flac & West Coast, Mauritius
    Black River Fishing Reserve

    Bambous

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    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.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Great White Sharks · 434+ species recorded
    Water28°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterWall dive · max 30-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m30m max~30 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

    Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

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

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    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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