Dive-site story
Passe de l'Ermitage cuts through the fringing barrier reef along Réunion's western coastline, creating a natural channel between the shallow lagoon and the open sea. Divers drift through a rugged seabed marked by coral spurs, sand chutes, and volcanic boulders. The tidal flow through the gap concentrates pelagic species and provides feeding grounds for resident sea turtles.
Dynamic channel topography cut through the outer coral reef barrier
Regular encounters with resting green sea turtles and cruising reef sharks
Schools of jacks and fusiliers feeding in the tidal flow
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water characterize the southern hemisphere summer months, though diving takes place year-round depending on swell.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common |
Marine forecast
