Passe bateau sud - Mayotte Lagoon
Passe Bateau Sud is a decent drift in the Mayotte Lagoon, a spot we’ve found consistently enjoyable rather than spectacular. You drop in and let the current carry you along the wall, usually at a comfortable pace, which is perfect for just watching the show go by. Keep an eye out for humphead wrasse cruising past, and there are often groups of fusiliers dotted around. It’s a good choice for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed dive without much fuss, particularly if you’re keen on seeing some of the bigger lagoon fish in their element. We wouldn't call it a highlight, but it's a solid option to fill out a dive day.
- Location
- Mayotte Lagoon, Mayotte, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -12.982500, 44.981800
- Type
- drift
- Maximum Depth
- 27m
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Marine Protected Area: N’Gouja
Best Time to Dive in Mayotte Lagoon
The warmest water temperatures in Mayotte Lagoon occur in January, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.9°C (air: 26.6°C)
- February: 29.9°C (air: 26.7°C)
- March: 29.9°C (air: 27.1°C)
- April: 29.9°C (air: 27.1°C)
- May: 29.9°C (air: 26.2°C)
- June: 29.9°C (air: 25.0°C)
- July: 29.9°C (air: 24.2°C)
- August: 29.9°C (air: 24.1°C)
- September: 29.9°C (air: 24.4°C)
- October: 29.9°C (air: 25.4°C)
- November: 29.9°C (air: 26.4°C)
- December: 29.9°C (air: 26.9°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Mayotte Lagoon
- Abalone
- Banc du Geyser (reef)
- Chira Rani - Patate Bleue - 18m
- chira rochi - 21m
- îlot Bambo #1 - 21m
- îlot Bambo #2 - 23m
- Îlot Bandrelé #1 - 15m
- Ilot Bandrelé #2 - 23m
- La Barge Profonde (Wreck) - 27m (wreck)
- L’arche de Bandrelé - 22m (cave)
- La Surprise - 8-25m (reef)
- Le Laminoir - 23m
- N'Gouja Beach Reef - 3-15m (reef)
- Passe Bandrelé - 20m (drift)
- Passe bateau nord - 28m (drift)
Nearest Dive Centres to Passe bateau sud
- Happy Divers centre de plongée - FSGT, ANMP, FFESSM, NAUI, PADI, SSI, BSAC, EDA
- Le Lagon Maore
Marine Life in Mayotte Lagoon
Home to 415 recorded species including 260 reef fish, 101 hard corals, 17 whales & dolphins, 10 sea cucumbers, 9 sharks & rays, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs.
Notable Species
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
- Stripy (Katsuwonus pelamis) - Reef Fish
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Blue-lined Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) - Reef Fish
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Argus Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - Reef Fish
- Indian gold-ring bristle-tooth (Ctenochaetus truncatus) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Whitetail Surgeonfish (Acanthurus thompsoni) - Reef Fish
- Heavybeak Parrotfish (Chlorurus strongylocephalus) - Reef Fish
- Dorado (Coryphaena hippurus) - Reef Fish
- Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) - Sharks & Rays
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Salmon (Elagatis bipinnulata) - Reef Fish
- Red-flushed Cod (Aethaloperca rogaa) - Reef Fish
- Doubleband Surgeonfish (Acanthurus tennentii) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
- Ocean Triggerfish (Canthidermis maculata) - Reef Fish
- Barracuda (Acanthocybium solandri) - Reef Fish
- Bullet Mackerel (Auxis rochei) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Passe bateau sud
Based on average water temperature of 29.9°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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