L'Arche de Noël
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 - L'Arche de Noël offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest cave diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
L'Arche de Noël on Réunion's west coast offers a gentle introduction to cave diving. At a comfortable 27 meters, it’s well within recreational limits and surprisingly beginner-friendly. We’ve found the entry straightforward, leading into a modest archway carved into the reef. Inside, the light still filters through, creating a soft glow, and you’ll likely spot smaller reef fish darting in and out. It’s a pleasant, easy dive for anyone curious about overhead environments without the commitment of a deeper, darker cave.
Typical L'Arche de Noël 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 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to L'Arche de Noël
Dive shops near L'Arche de Noël
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 L'Arche de Noël
L'Arche de Noël Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for L'Arche de Noël, 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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