Red Point - Inner Islands

Stingray Point, a short boat ride from Boca Chica, typically gives us around 15m visibility, which is decent for exploring its mix of coral blocks and sandy stretches. We often find groupers tucked into the reef structure and, true to its name, have good luck spotting stingrays cruising the open sand. Keep an eye out for yellowhead jawfish darting into their burrows. Maximum depth here is 21m, making it a good choice for divers comfortable with that range, especially those who appreciate a relaxed drift over hunting for big pelagics.

Location
Inner Islands, Seychelles, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-4.277200, 55.745900
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Curieuse

Best Time to Dive in Inner Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Inner Islands occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 26.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.7°C
  • February: 29.0°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 29.8°C
  • June: 28.5°C
  • July: 26.8°C
  • August: 26.6°C
  • September: 27.4°C
  • October: 28.3°C
  • November: 29.0°C
  • December: 29.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Inner Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Red Point

Marine Life in Inner Islands

Home to 184 recorded species including 156 reef fish, 8 hard corals, 6 sharks & rays, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Red Point

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 11 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories