Îlot Bandrelé #1
Protected Area
Ilots De Bandrele
Why dive here
With 401+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and dugongs - Îlot Bandrelé #1 offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.
Dropping onto the sand flats near Îlot Bandrelé, you're immediately struck by how shallow and calm it is here. At just 15 metres, it’s a lovely, relaxed drift over patches of sand and seagrass, punctuated by small coral heads. We often spot juvenile parrotfish nibbling away, and there's usually a turtle or two grazing in the seagrass, completely unbothered by divers. It’s an ideal spot for new divers to get comfortable with their buoyancy, or for anyone wanting a truly peaceful, easy dive with reliable turtle encounters.
Typical Îlot Bandrelé #1 Dive Profile
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 Îlot Bandrelé #1
Îlot Bandrelé #1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Îlot Bandrelé #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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