Flic en Flac & West Coast, Mauritius
    Black River Fishing Reserve

    Little Swiss

    Best months: Nov–Feb

    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 - Little Swiss offers some of Flic en Flac & West Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeNov–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Great White Sharks · 434+ species recorded
    Water25-29°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Little Swiss is one of our favourites for a relaxed dive along the west coast. It’s a shallow, vibrant spot, perfect for shaking off any pre-dive jitters or just enjoying a long, easy bottom time. You’re looking at a maximum depth of around 12 metres, often less, so the light penetration is incredible, really making the corals pop. We love the staghorn formations here, they’re dense and provide great shelter for a lot of smaller fish. Keep an eye out for Blackspot wrasse flitting between the branches and the striking colours of parrotfish grazing on the reef. The real joy here is taking your time, letting your eyes adjust, and watching the little details. We've often spotted Mimic Blennies popping out of their holes and even the shy Ghost Moray. If you’re lucky, a Hawksbill or Green turtle might cruise by, completely unfazed. Visibility is usually fantastic, often pushing 20 metres or more, making it easy to just drift and soak it all in. It’s a gentle introduction to Mauritian diving, but with enough activity to keep even seasoned divers happy.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Little Swiss

    Little Swiss Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Little Swiss, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-20.25, 57.38) (7km away)

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    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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