Diving in Rodrigues Island

Explore 5 dive sites in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Rodrigues Island

The warmest water temperatures in Rodrigues Island occur in January, averaging 28.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.6°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • February: 28.6°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • March: 28.6°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • April: 28.6°C (air: 24.9°C)
  • May: 28.6°C (air: 23.7°C)
  • June: 28.6°C (air: 22.1°C)
  • July: 28.6°C (air: 21.2°C)
  • August: 28.6°C (air: 20.7°C)
  • September: 28.6°C (air: 21.0°C)
  • October: 28.6°C (air: 22.0°C)
  • November: 28.6°C (air: 23.2°C)
  • December: 28.6°C (air: 24.3°C)

Marine Life in Rodrigues Island

Home to 259 recorded species including 200 reef fish, 46 hard corals, 4 sharks & rays, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 clams & mussels, 1 whales & dolphins.

Dive Site Difficulty in Rodrigues Island

Rodrigues Island has 1 beginner, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Rodrigues Island

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Rodrigues Island

  • Ile Aux Cocos - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ile Aux Sables - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Rodrigues Island - Nearest Airports

  • Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport (RRG), Port Mathurin - 7 km away, approx 23 min travel time

Dive Sites

Dive Centres