Passe St. Jacques Suggest edit

Mauritius Suggest · Savanne Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

25.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Passe St. Jacques is a popular dive site located in the Savanne district of Mauritius, known for its vibrant marine life and coral formations. The site offers a mix of shallow and deeper areas, making it suitable for a variety of diving experiences.

Diving at Passe St. Jacques typically involves exploring coral reefs and encountering a diverse range of fish species. The site features both hard and soft corals, with opportunities to see larger pelagic species in deeper waters.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 25.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during midday, focus on wide-angle shots of coral formations.

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