Plage aux tortues
Protected Area
N’Gouja
Why dive here
With 401+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and dugongs - Plage aux tortues offers some of Mayotte Lagoon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest February, March, April.
Plage aux tortues, or "Turtle Beach," is exactly what it sounds like. This shallow lagoon site, maxing out at 14 metres, is a gentle introduction to Mayotte's calmer waters. We often find green turtles here, sometimes resting on the sandy patches, other times slowly gliding by, completely unfazed by divers. It’s an ideal spot for new divers or anyone wanting a relaxed afternoon enjoying the quieter side of the lagoon, with plenty of time to really watch the turtles go about their day.
Typical Plage aux tortues Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Plage aux tortues
Plage aux tortues Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Plage aux tortues, 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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