Abyss Plongée
Protected Area
La Pointe Au Sel
Why dive here
With 511+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - Abyss Plongée offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Abyss Plongée might be a wreck, but it’s definitely not one of those ghostly, intact vessels. Think more scattered debris, a collection of objects that were once a fishing boat, now resting on a sandy bottom. We’d suggest you go in the late morning, after the initial rush, when the sun is high and cuts through the water, making the metal gleam. What makes it special for us is the way marine life has completely taken over. You’ll spot charming hermit crabs scuttling amongst the plates, and often see humphead unicornfish grazing nearby. Look closely, and you might find a loggerhead turtle resting on a larger piece of hull. It’s less about penetration, more about observing the ecosystem that’s repurposed this man-made structure. We love it for its easygoing vibe and the sheer density of smaller critters, perfect for a relaxed dive where you can truly slow down and explore.
Typical Abyss Plongée 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 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Abyss Plongée Wreck History
Vessel Type
unknown
This listing, "Abyss Plongée," refers to a dive site or dive center in Saint-Gilles on the west coast of Réunion Island, not a shipwreck. "Plongée" is the French word for diving, indicating this is a hub for underwater exploration in this stunning volcanic island in the Indian Ocean.
Réunion's west coast is protected by a coral reef, creating a calm lagoon and a dramatic outer reef drop-off that provides a rich habitat for marine life. Divers exploring from Saint-Gilles can encounter a vast array of tropical fish, sea turtles, and moray eels. Depending on the season, the waters are also a migratory path for humpback whales, offering the chance for truly unforgettable surface intervals and underwater encounters.
Nearest Dive Centres to Abyss Plongée
Dive shops near Abyss Plongée
Scubananas Reunion Plongee
EXCELSUS PLONGEE
PLONGÉE SALÉE
Corail Plongee
Le Vieux Plongeur Réunion
Le Dodo Palmé
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Abyss Plongée
Abyss Plongée Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Abyss Plongée, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-21.11, 55.25) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
77°F · Range: 23.8–27.1°C
Air Temperature
23°C
73°F
Wind Speed
4.46 m/s
8.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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