Saliba
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 - Saliba offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Saliba is a solid intermediate dive off the coast of Saint-Gilles, dropping to 32 meters. We usually find ourselves drifting along a volcanic slope here, with overhangs and little crevices housing plenty of morays and lionfish. It’s a good spot for a relaxed deep dive, where you can keep an eye out for larger pelagics cruising by in the blue – we've spotted dogtooth tuna and even a few reef sharks here on occasion. The visibility is generally good, making it a reliable choice when you want a pleasant, unhurried dive without too much fuss.
Typical Saliba 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 (32m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Saliba
Dive shops near Saliba
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 Saliba
Saliba Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Saliba, 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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