Little Swiss
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.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Little Swiss
Dive shops near Little Swiss
SeaUrchin Diving Center Mauritius
Ticabo
Euro-Divers - Club Med Albion
Sundivers Ltd
Nemo Diving Centre
Tamarin Ocean Pro Diving Ltd
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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)
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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