Cap la Houssaye
Protected Area
Grande Ravine
Why dive here
With 511+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - Cap la Houssaye offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Cap la Houssaye is a solid choice for a relaxed dive along Réunion's west coast, particularly if you’re new to the local waters or want a chill afternoon. At a consistent 13 metres, it’s an easy depth for beginners to get comfortable, with plenty of time to explore the volcanic rock formations. We often spot moray eels tucked into crevices, and the small schools of damselfish always make for a nice backdrop. The site typically has calm conditions, making it an unfussy spot to log some bottom time and shake off any pre-dive jitters.
Typical Cap la Houssaye 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Cap la Houssaye
Dive shops near Cap la Houssaye
Corail Plongee
Le Vieux Plongeur Réunion
Le Dodo Palmé
EXCELSUS PLONGEE
Scubananas Reunion Plongee
PLONGÉE SALÉE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cap la Houssaye
Cap la Houssaye Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cap la Houssaye, 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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