Big Mama
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 - Big Mama offers some of Inner Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest March, April, May.
Big Mama is a straightforward dive, good for a relaxed morning. You'll find granite boulders creating small swim-throughs, home to octopus tucked into crevices and parrotfish grazing on the coral. It’s a comfortable depth, making it a good option for newer divers or those looking for a chilled-out dive without strong currents. Expect to see the usual reef suspects here, nothing too dramatic, just a pleasant dive.
Nearest Dive Centres to Big Mama
Dive shops near Big Mama
UDive Centre Praslin
Whitetip Divers
Octopus Diving Centre
Hawksbill Dive Centre
Plongee Sous Marine
Azurro Pro Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Big Mama
Big Mama Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Big Mama, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-4.5, 55.52) (2km away)
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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