Nez du Pharaon
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 - Nez du Pharaon offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Nez du Pharaon sits at 35 metres, a nice depth for intermediate divers looking for something a bit deeper than the usual reef dives. We’ve found the profile here lends itself well to a drift, letting the current carry you along a sloping reef wall. Keep an eye out for schooling yellowfin tuna often patrolling the blue, along with occasional grey reef sharks cruising past. It’s not the most colourful reef in Réunion, but it reliably delivers on pelagic action, especially if you time your dive for early morning.
Typical Nez du Pharaon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (35m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Nez du Pharaon
Dive shops near Nez du Pharaon
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 Nez du Pharaon
Nez du Pharaon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nez du Pharaon, 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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