Dive-site story
Stretching along the volcanic coast of Basse-Terre directly opposite the Pigeon Islands, Plage de Malendure serves as the primary gateway to the Cousteau Reserve. The site itself offers a calm shore dive featuring expansive seagrass pastures that transition into scattered coral bommies and volcanic boulders toward the rocky headlands of the bay.
Extensive underwater seagrass beds hosting resident sea turtles
Calm, sheltered bay conditions suitable for navigation exercises and night dives
Volcanic black sand bottom dotted with cushion stars and camouflaged benthic fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings optimal clarity and lower chances of tropical weather disruptions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flying gurnardDactylopterus volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cushion sea starOreaster reticulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French gruntHaemulon flavolineatum | Common |
Marine forecast
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