Passe en S #10
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 #10 offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.
Passe en S #10 gives you a gentle introduction to Mayotte's pass diving. It’s a comfortable drift, easy enough for newer divers to get a feel for the currents without feeling overwhelmed. We've often seen turtles gliding by, and the occasional reef shark cruises through the deeper sections. It’s a good spot to just relax, let the water carry you, and keep an eye out for whatever drifts past.
Typical Passe en S #10 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 #10
Passe en S #10 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Passe en S #10, 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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