îlot Bambo #1
Protected Area
Littoral De Bandrele
Why dive here
With 401+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and dugongs - îlot Bambo #1 offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.
Îlot Bambo #1 is a shallow lagoon dive, perfect for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. The maximum depth of 21 metres means plenty of bottom time to explore the sandy patches and the scattered coral bommies. We often spot juvenile reef fish taking shelter here, along with a few friendly turtles grazing. It’s a gentle introduction to Mayotte’s inner lagoon.
Typical îlot Bambo #1 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 îlot Bambo #1
îlot Bambo #1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for îlot Bambo #1, 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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