Corail Noir
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 - Corail Noir offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Corail Noir is a deep one, dropping down to a maximum of 44 metres, so it’s definitely one for the expert divers among us. The reef itself feels ancient, with some substantial coral structures that have clearly been around for a long time. You’ll spend most of your time exploring crevices and overhangs, keeping an eye out for larger pelagics cruising by in the blue. It’s a site that rewards patience and a good eye, not a kaleidoscope of colour, but more about the quiet grandeur of the deep reef.
Typical Corail Noir Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 44m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Corail Noir
Dive shops near Corail Noir
Le Vieux Plongeur Réunion
Corail Plongee
Le Dodo Palmé
EXCELSUS PLONGEE
Scubananas Reunion Plongee
PLONGÉE SALÉE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Corail Noir
Corail Noir Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Corail Noir, 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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