

Best for beginner divers, 8m, boat entry, mild current.
Sec Pâté is a reef and drop-off site located within the Pigeon Islands of the Réserve Cousteau. This site is suitable for beginners, featuring a consistent depth of approximately 8 metres. Access is exclusively by boat. Conditions are generally mild, with water temperatures ranging from 27C to 30C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include the Indian Lionfish, Great Barracuda, Spotted Moray, French Angelfish, Fairy Basslet, Brazilian Reef Octopus, Hogfish, T-bar Swallowtail, Spanish Hogfish, Black Durgeon, Cushion Sea Star, Smooth Trunkfish, Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, and Foureye Butterfly Fish.
16.13960, -61.78000
Roll backwards off the boat holding the mask strap at the back of your head to avoid losing your mask in the current.
Reachable by boat from Les Saintes. Book in advance as the site is scheduled only a few times a week.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Great Barracuda, Spotted Moray, French Angelfish, Fairy Basslet, Brazilian Reef Octopus, Hogfish, T-bar Swallowtail, Spanish Hogfish, Black Durgeon, Cushion Sea Star, Smooth Trunkfish, Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, and Foureye Butterfly Fish.
Yes, Sec Pâté is suitable for beginners, with a shallow depth of 8 metres and mild currents.
The site has a consistent depth of approximately 8 metres.
Sec Pâté is a boat-only dive site.
While the site is primarily a dive location, its shallow 8-metre depth may be accessible for snorkelling depending on boat operator policies.
Diving at Sec Pâté in Terre-de-Haut requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sec Pâté in Terre-de-Haut. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Sec Pâté in Terre-de-Haut typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.