Inner Islands, Seychelles
    Baie Ternay Marine National Park

    Ray's point

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Baie Ternay Marine National Park

    Why dive here

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

    Ray’s Point is one of those sites we always try to hit when we're in the Inner Islands. It’s a granite boulder reef that runs along the shore, reaching a maximum depth of around 17 metres. We love the way the light filters through the water here, catching the thousands of tiny silversides that often swarm the rocks. It's a great spot for spotting those smaller, often-missed critters like the Red-streaked Blenny or a High Hat Triplefin peeking out from a crevice. The current can be a bit unpredictable, sometimes a gentle drift, sometimes a proper push, so keep an eye on the conditions before you jump. Our favourite thing is cruising along the reef wall, scanning for Hawksbill turtles munching on sponges or a sneaky Enigmatic Moray hiding in the cracks. You might also spot some chunky parrotfish and schools of Blackwedged Butterflyfish fluttering by. It’s an ideal dive for anyone who enjoys a relaxed pace, letting you really take your time and soak in the details rather than rushing past big pelagics.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ray's point

    Ray's point Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ray's point, 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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