Dive-site story
Temple Reef is a constructed artificial reef complex off the coast of Pondicherry. Built from recycled concrete blocks, rock formations, palm fronds, and steel modules, the site transformed a featureless sandy seabed into an aggregation hotspot. Encrusting corals and sponges coat the structures, drawing large schools of baitfish and sheltering macro critters across the bottom grid.
Extensive artificial reef installation featuring concrete igloos and sunken structures
Dense shoals of trevally and barracuda patrolling above the layout
Macro finds sheltered within crevices including frogfish and cleaner shrimp
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and clearest visibility generally align with the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon windows.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbicular BatfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb MorayGymnothorax favagineus | Common |
Marine forecast
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