chira rochi
Protected Area
N’Gouja
Why dive here
With 401+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and dugongs - chira rochi offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.
Chira Rochi is a mellow dive, perfect for beginners looking for an easy introduction to Mayotte's lagoon. At a consistent 21 meters, you drift over sand and coral patches, spotting small reef fish like damselfish and parrotfish going about their day. It’s a good spot to get comfortable with your buoyancy or for a relaxed second dive.
Typical chira rochi Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for chira rochi
chira rochi Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for chira rochi, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-12.89, 45.21) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
83°F · Range: 27.4–29°C
Air Temperature
25°C
78°F
Wind Speed
3.71 m/s
7.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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