Passe bateau nord
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 - Passe bateau nord offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.
Passe Bateau Nord is a solid drift dive in the Mayotte Lagoon. It's not one of those sites that slaps you in the face with a whale shark, but it's reliably good for just coasting along. We've often seen turtles here, green and hawksbill, just cruising by on the current, sometimes a napoleon wrasse or two. The reef itself is healthy, a nice mix of hard corals, and you can spot plenty of schooling fusiliers if you keep an eye out. It’s a good choice for intermediate divers who appreciate a relaxed, current-assisted tour rather than a high-octane pelagic encounter.
Typical Passe bateau nord 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 28m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Passe bateau nord
Passe bateau nord Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Passe bateau nord, 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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