Passe boueni nord - patate barracuda
Protected Area
Presqu’Ile De Boueni
Why dive here
With 401+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and dugongs - Passe boueni nord - patate barracuda offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.
We’re talking about a drift dive here, so expect to move along at a comfortable pace over the reef. The depth stays around 27 meters, making it a good fit for intermediate divers. Keep an eye out for those barracuda, naturally, often hanging out in schools, but the real draw is the gentle ride through a healthy lagoon ecosystem. It’s a solid dive for when you want a relaxed trip with plenty to observe without fighting a current.
Typical Passe boueni nord - patate barracuda 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 27m - 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 boueni nord - patate barracuda
Passe boueni nord - patate barracuda Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Passe boueni nord - patate barracuda, 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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