22m
    Beginner
    Mayotte Lagoon, Mayotte
    Ilots De Bandrele

    Passe en S #8B

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Protected Area

    Ilots De Bandrele

    Why dive here

    With 401+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and dugongs - Passe en S #8B offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeJun–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dolphins and Dugongs · 401+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterDrift dive · max 22m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Passe en S #8B offers a gentle drift through the shallows of Mayotte’s iconic lagoon. We find this a perfect spot for newer divers, easing into the rhythm of a current without it ever feeling overwhelming. You’ll glide past small bommies, often spotting an octopus tucked into a crevice or a moray eel peeking out. It’s a pleasant, relaxed dive, ideal for an afternoon when you’re not chasing big pelagics but still want to be in the water.

    Typical Passe en S #8B Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m22m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 22m - 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 #8B

    Passe en S #8B Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Passe en S #8B, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-12.89, 45.21) (1km away)

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    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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