Bossy’s Canyon
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 - Bossy’s Canyon offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Bossy’s Canyon is a solid choice for a mellow dive off Saint-Gilles. At a comfortable 19 metres, it’s a good spot to ease back into things or for newer divers getting their fins wet. You’ll find yourself drifting along a sandy bottom, broken up by interesting rock formations and small coral heads where angelfish and parrotfish often graze. It's an easy-going dive, perfect for just cruising and spotting whatever decides to swim by.
Typical Bossy’s Canyon 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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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 Bossy’s Canyon
Bossy’s Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bossy’s Canyon, 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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