Dive-site story
Situated along the volcanic western coastline of Réunion Island, this reef site features an iconic natural basalt arch that divers can navigate. Light beams pierce the opening to illuminate colonies of soft corals and encrusting sponges clinging to the ceiling. The surrounding reef structure transitions into lava ridges and sand channels, offering shelter to cryptic critters as well as roving reef predators.
Distinctive natural volcanic arch formation forming a wide swim-through
Clear underwater visibility across the basalt shelf
Sheltered overhangs harboring dense schools of nocturnal reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Austral summer and transition months offer the warmest water and lightest surface chop, though winter months bring opportunities to hear passing cetaceans.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye soldierfishMyripristis berndti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan triggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Emperor angelfishPomacanthus imperator | Common |
Marine forecast
