Inner Islands, Seychelles

Anse Aux Pins Shell Reserve

Turtle Rock

Best months: Oct–Feb

Protected Area

Anse Aux Pins Shell Reserve

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 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

Turtle Rock in the Inner Islands offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for less experienced divers or those looking for an easy second tank. The site features large granite boulders and rocky outcrops, creating nooks and crannies to explore. We’ve spotted reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections and plenty of smaller reef fish darting between the rocks. It’s a pleasant, relaxed dive.

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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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