

Best for intermediate divers, 1-46m, boat entry, moderate current.
Bouée Anticyclonique is a boat-access reef and wall site located in the Pigeon Islands of Guadeloupe. The topography features a drop-off that descends from the shallows to a maximum depth of 46 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents that require solid buoyancy control, particularly near the wall. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving, during which invertebrate activity increases. Due to the presence of sharp coral and potential for strong currents, careful depth monitoring and conservative bottom time planning are essential.
16.16910, -61.78860
The current can accelerate significantly at depth near the drop-off, so plan your bottom time conservatively and start the deep section early in the dive while your air is full. Night diving is available here, and the reef takes on a different character after dark with invertebrate activity that is largely absent during the day.
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Depth
Up to 46m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site ranges from 1 metre in the shallows to a maximum depth of 46 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth, moderate currents, and the need for precise buoyancy control near the wall.
Access to Bouée Anticyclonique is by boat only, as it is located approximately 1000 metres from the shore.
While the site features shallow areas, it is primarily a deep reef and wall dive site intended for scuba diving.
Divers should watch for sharp coral and rock, as well as moderate currents that can accelerate near the drop-off.
Diving at Bouée Anticyclonique in Pointe-Noire requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bouée Anticyclonique in Pointe-Noire. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Bouée Anticyclonique in Pointe-Noire are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Bouée Anticyclonique in Pointe-Noire. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Bouée Anticyclonique in Pointe-Noire typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.