TAYEB
Protected Area
Port Louis 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 - TAYEB offers some of Flic en Flac & West Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Tayeb wreck, an old steamship that went down in 1972, lies just off the Flic en Flac coast. Measuring 97.5m long, she's a substantial dive. We often find her bow and stern sections, still largely intact, provide shelter for plenty of reef fish. Look for moray eels tucked into the deeper parts of the hull, and schools of snapper moving in and out of the cargo holds. It’s a good one for divers with some wreck experience, offering solid penetration opportunities for those who are trained, but still plenty to see from the outside if you prefer.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TAYEB
TAYEB Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TAYEB, 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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