Paradise Rock
Protected Area
Silhouette Marine National Park
Why dive here
With 183+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and lionfish - Paradise Rock offers some of Inner Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest March, April, May.
Paradise Rock, for us, is one of those sites that just keeps giving. You drop in and immediately spot that impressive main rock, the namesake. We love heading straight for the small cave underneath, which opens up into a short, manageable tunnel. It’s not a deep dive, maxing out around 17 metres, but we consistently find ourselves spending a long time here, just slowly circling the rock, letting things unfold. The rock itself is a magnet for life. We’ve seen bluestripe pipefish darting through the staghorn corals and watched banded blennies peek out from crevices. Keep an eye out for the nurse sharks the site is known for; they often cruise around the base or rest in a sandy patch. Seriously, we’ve come across some truly hefty ones here, often three metres long. You'll find a good mix of hard corals too – brain coral, honeycomb, and large brain root corals – creating plenty of hidey-holes for crabs and lobsters. Our advice? Don’t rush it. Take your time near the rock, look closely, and you’ll find everything from tiny snails to argus groupers. It’s a great spot for newer divers, but even seasoned pros will find something to enjoy with a bit of patience.
Typical Paradise Rock Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Labriz Dive Center
North Island Company Ltd
GVI Seychelles
UDive Centre Mahe
Dive Seychelles Underwater Centre
Big Blue Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Paradise Rock
Paradise Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Paradise Rock, 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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