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    L’Ilot dive site
    wreck
    Inner Islands, Seychelles
    North East Point Shell Reserve

    L’Ilot

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    North East Point Shell Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 183+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and lionfish - L’Ilot offers some of Inner Islands's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    L’Ilot, or The Islet, is one of our favourite drifts off Mahé, a proper shot of adrenaline. You're basically getting pulled through a narrow channel between the islet and the main island, which means things move fast. We've seen eagle rays here in crazy numbers, sometimes fifty at once, just gliding along with the flow. If the current is ripping, and it often is, you’ll be whipping past smooth cauliflower coral and huge staghorn formations, eyes peeled for grey reef sharks cruising by. The maximum depth is 17m, making it a great option for advanced open water divers comfortable with a bit of a push. We love dropping in on an incoming tide, ideally in the morning, to catch the best light filtering through the schools of fusiliers. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the vibrant spottail coris darting between the rocks or a dragon wrasse hunting on the sand. This site is a high-octane ride for those who enjoy a speedy tour and the chance of big pelagic encounters.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for L’Ilot

    L’Ilot Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for L’Ilot, 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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