14m
    Beginner
    Flic en Flac & West Coast, Mauritius
    Black River Fishing Reserve

    Pamela Reef

    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 - Pamela Reef 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 · max 14m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Pamela Reef is a solid choice for a relaxing afternoon dive, especially if you’re just getting comfortable in the water. At a consistent 14 meters, it's easy to manage your buoyancy and take your time exploring. We’ve spotted plenty of schooling snapper here, along with the occasional moray eel peering out from the coral heads. It’s a gentle introduction to the Flic en Flac dive scene, no strong currents to worry about, and perfect for getting that confidence up before heading to deeper sites.

    Typical Pamela Reef Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m14m max~50 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

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pamela Reef

    Pamela Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Pamela Reef, 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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