

Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Pointe Mahaut is a shallow reef dive located 500 metres from the shore of the Pigeon Islands within the Réserve Cousteau. The site features a reef structure ranging from 10 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility can vary between 3 and 10 metres. This site is suitable for beginners looking to build confidence in reef diving. Divers must access the site by boat and should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic when surfacing. Hazards include sea urchins, stonefish, and lionfish; divers are advised to hover above the reef to avoid contact with these organisms.
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Watch where you place your hands and fins around the reef, as stonefish and sea urchins are present hazards at this site. Sea urchins are spiny animals that can cause painful puncture wounds, and stonefish are camouflaged bottom-dwellers with venomous spines, so hovering just above the reef rather than resting on it is the safest habit to practise.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and shallow reef structure, which is ideal for building diving confidence.
The reef sits between 10 and 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Pointe Mahaut is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
Hazards include boat traffic, lionfish, sea urchins, and stonefish. Divers should use a surface marker buoy and avoid touching the reef to prevent injury.
Diving at Pointe Mahaut in Pointe-Noire requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pointe Mahaut in Pointe-Noire. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Pointe Mahaut in Pointe-Noire typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pointe Mahaut in Pointe-Noire typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.