Banc de la Pointe Noire
Protected Area
Haramous
Why dive here
With 197+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, hammerhead sharks and sea turtles - Banc de la Pointe Noire offers some of Gulf of Tadjoura's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest June, September, October.
Banc de la Pointe Noire, tucked into the Gulf of Tadjoura, isn’t about huge pelagics, it’s about a quieter exploration. We’ve found it’s a site where slowing down pays off, especially if you’re keen on the smaller residents. Keep an eye out for the Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp doing its thing, or a shy Seahorse clinging to a gorgonian. The reef here, while not massive, holds its own charm. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, maybe for divers who appreciate the intricacies of reef life over big fish action.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Banc de la Pointe Noire
Banc de la Pointe Noire Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Banc de la Pointe Noire, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.95, 43.3) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
32°C
89°F · Range: 29.6–33.4°C
Air Temperature
30°C
86°F
Wind Speed
4.2 m/s
8.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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