Passe en S #1
Protected Area
Ilot Mbouzi
Why dive here
With 401+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and dugongs - Passe en S #1 offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.
Passe en S #1 is a great introduction to drift diving within the Mayotte Lagoon. It's an easy ride, perfect for getting comfortable with the current carrying you along. We’ve spotted turtles cruising past, often green sea turtles, and schools of fusiliers are usually around, sometimes quite thick. The coral here is healthy, lots of table corals and branching varieties creating good shelter. It’s a solid pick for less experienced divers looking for a relaxed dive with plenty of chances to watch the reef life go by.
Typical Passe en S #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.
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 en S #1
Passe en S #1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Passe en S #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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