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    Channel Rock dive site
    drift
    Inner Islands, Seychelles
    La Digue Shell Reserve

    Channel Rock

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    La Digue Shell Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 183+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and lionfish - Channel Rock offers some of Inner Islands's richest drift 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
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Channel Rock is a good drift dive through a channel between two islands, usually Mahé and Round Island. We often spot schools of jacks and snappers here, riding the current alongside you. The site is best for experienced divers comfortable with moving water, as currents can be brisk. It's a fun ride when the conditions align.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Channel Rock

    Channel Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Channel Rock, 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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