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    Turtle Rock dive site
    reef
    Inner Islands, Seychelles
    Silhouette Marine National Park

    Turtle Rock

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    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 - Turtle 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Turtle Rock is one of those sites we always make time for, even if it’s just for a quick 45 minutes. Forget the deep stuff; this is a shallow, relaxed potter around granite boulders and rocky outcrops, maxing out at about 16m. We love the feeling of the gentle swell pushing us slightly as we navigate through the swim-throughs formed by the rock formations. Visibility generally sits around 16 metres, which is fine for exploring the nooks and crannies. Look closely and you’ll find plenty – we’ve spotted tiny Zebra Eviotas darting about, and the Banded Blennies are always a treat, peeking out from their little holes. And yes, the name isn't just for show. Your chances of bumping into a green or hawksbill turtle here are genuinely high. Our local guides seem to have an uncanny knack for spotting them snoozing under ledges or munching on algae. It’s a great site for newer divers or those who just want a chill dive without worrying about tricky currents.

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    Labriz Dive Center

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    North Island Company Ltd

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    Dive Seychelles Underwater Centre

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turtle Rock

    Turtle Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Turtle 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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