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    Monkey rock dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Inner Islands, Seychelles
    Praslin Shell Reserve

    Monkey rock

    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 - Monkey rock 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 · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Monkey Rock offers a series of large granite boulders, creating swim-throughs and small caves to explore. It's a comfortable drift dive, with gentle currents often carrying divers past schooling fusiliers and the occasional reef shark patrolling the edges. We'd suggest this site for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed dive with interesting rock formations. Visibility here tends to be reliable, usually around 15-20 meters.

    Typical Monkey rock 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.

    Today05:5918:1012h 11m daylightGolden hour 17:42

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Monkey rock

    Monkey rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Monkey 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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