La Cheminée
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 - La Cheminée offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest cave diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
La Cheminée is a relaxed cave dive right off Saint-Gilles. It’s a pretty straightforward swim-through, peaking at 21 metres, which makes it an excellent introduction to overhead environments for newer divers. We often see schooling sweepers hanging out in the darker sections, and the light play as you exit the chimney is always pleasant. It’s a good spot to build confidence and enjoy a bit of cavern exploration without anything too demanding.
Typical La Cheminée 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 21m - 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 La Cheminée
Dive shops near La Cheminée
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 La Cheminée
La Cheminée Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Cheminée, 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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