5-15m
    Inner Islands, Seychelles
    Praslin Shell Reserve

    Anse Petit Cour

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Praslin Shell Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 183+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and lionfish - Anse Petit Cour offers some of Inner Islands's richest muck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Lionfish · 183+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest March, April, May
    CharacterMuck dive · max 5-15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Anse Petit Cour is our pick for a genuinely relaxing dive. It’s a five-minute boat ride from the dive centre, and the bay is almost always flat calm, making for an easy entry and exit. We’d suggest this one for anyone feeling a little rusty, or if you’re introducing someone to diving for the first time. The reef here starts shallow, with much of the dive spent around 5 meters, though it drops down to 14 meters if you want to explore deeper. You’ll weave through a mix of hard and soft corals, keeping an eye out for the smaller stuff. We’ve had great luck spotting Belted wrasse darting between the coral heads, and there are always plenty of curious Parrotfish nibbling away. Look closely and you might even find a Crested Sabretooth Blenny peeking out from its hole. The visibility averages around 11 meters, which is perfectly adequate for this kind of macro-focused exploration. It’s a gentle place, a perfect site to slow down and enjoy the details.

    Typical Anse Petit Cour Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Anse Petit Cour

    Anse Petit Cour Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Anse Petit Cour, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-4.5, 55.52) (2km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.1–30.1°C

    Current Speed

    7.28 cm/s

    Direction: W (285.9°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.213 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    35.24 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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