Passe de l'Ermitage Suggest edit

France Suggest · Réunion Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–24.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Passe de l'Ermitage is a popular dive site located on the west coast of Réunion Island, known for its vibrant marine life and coral formations. The site features a mix of shallow reefs and deeper drop-offs, making it suitable for divers of varying experience levels.

Diving at Passe de l'Ermitage offers opportunities to explore colorful coral gardens and encounter a variety of fish species. The site is characterized by its clear waters and diverse underwater landscapes, including rocky formations and sandy bottoms.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 20.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Both Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting during early morning or late afternoon; focus on macro photography near coral.

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