Canal Trazar
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 - Canal Trazar offers some of Flic en Flac & West Coast's richest channel diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Canal Trazar, just off Flic en Flac, is a site we genuinely enjoy, especially when you’re looking for something a bit more relaxed. It's not a dramatic drop, but rather a gentle reef slope that gives way to patches of sand, bottoming out around 22 metres. We love the way the light plays on the sand sections, contrasting with the coral, where you'll find schools of parrotfish, particularly the dusky-capped variety, grazing lazily. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff here. While the four-saddle grouper might catch your eye, we often find ourselves searching the coral for nudibranchs – they’re definitely present if you're patient enough to look. The visibility, averaging 16 metres, means you get decent views without being overwhelmed by distance. It’s a great spot for a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers wanting to slow down, or anyone who appreciates the quieter moments beneath the surface. Expect to spend your dive exploring the coral heads and the sandy fringes, spotting wrasse and emperor fish.
Typical Canal Trazar Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.
Nearest Dive Centres to Canal Trazar
Dive shops near Canal Trazar
Euro-Divers - Club Med Albion
Ticabo
SeaUrchin Diving Center Mauritius
Sundivers Ltd
Nemo Diving Centre
Tamarin Ocean Pro Diving Ltd
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Canal Trazar
Canal Trazar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Canal Trazar, 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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