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    sankuba dive site
    48m
    Expert
    Saint-Gilles & West Coast, Réunion
    Grande Ravine

    sankuba

    Best months: Nov–Jan

    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 - sankuba offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeNov–Jan
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Dolphins and Eagle Rays · 511+ species recorded
    Water25-29°C · warmest January, February, March
    Charactermax 48m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Sankuba sits at 48 meters, making it one for the expert diver. It’s a deep reef, and while specific species records are still sparse, we’ve often encountered pelagics patrolling the outer edge, sometimes even a reef shark cruising by. Drop down, check your bottom time, and keep an eye out into the blue. This site is a solid choice for those comfortable with deeper profiles looking for a quiet, exploratory dive.

    Typical sankuba Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m48m max~15 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Maximum depth 48m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for sankuba

    sankuba Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for sankuba, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-21.11, 55.25) (2km away)

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    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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