Inner Islands, Seychelles
    Port Glaud

    Fisherman's Cove Reef

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Port Glaud

    Why dive here

    With 183+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and lionfish - Fisherman's Cove Reef offers some of Inner Islands's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Fisherman's Cove Reef, just a quick skip from Beau Vallon, often gets overlooked for the flashier outer sites, but we always enjoy a relaxed dive here. It’s got a maximum depth of 14m, perfect for an easy afternoon, especially if you've got newer divers in the group. The reef itself is a mix of coral bommies rising from the sand, offering plenty of nooks to poke around in. We usually spot Chestnut Blennies peering out from their holes and those tiny Minute Triplefins darting about. Keep an eye out for Flathead Sleepers blending into the sandy patches, they're masters of camouflage. We’ve had some cracking encounters with Grey Sweetlips here too, often huddled under ledges. While the visibility averages around 12m, it can really pop on a good day. We find the mornings tend to be calmer, with less boat traffic from the nearby marina. If you’re into macro life and a generally chilled-out dive, this place delivers.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fisherman's Cove Reef

    Fisherman's Cove Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fisherman's Cove Reef, 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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