Dive-site story
Located off the rugged northwest tip of Mahé near Port Launay, Cap Matoopa features the signature underwater granite formations of the granitic Seychelles. Giant rounded boulders tumble down to sandy patches, creating dramatic swim-throughs, shaded overhangs, and narrow canyons. Soft corals and sea fans cling to the darker granite surfaces, while schools of reef fish drift through the surge channels.
Extensive granite rock formations featuring natural swim-throughs and overhangs
Resting nurse sharks and whitetip reef sharks tucked beneath boulder ledges
Frequent encounters with hawksbill turtles foraging among soft corals
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Inter-monsoon periods offer the calmest sea conditions and clearest visibility around Mahé.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tawny nurse sharkNebrius ferrugineus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Orbicular batfishPlatax orbicularis | Common |
Marine forecast
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