

Best for beginner divers, Up to 18m, boat entry, mild current.
Le Lac is a shallow reef site located off Saint-François, Grande-Terre. The reef extends from the surface to a maximum depth of 18 metres. Divers experience mild currents and water temperatures ranging between 27C and 30C. Access to this site is by boat only. Conditions, including visibility, can vary significantly between visits. The site is suitable for beginners, though an Open Water certification is required. Divers should exercise caution regarding potential hazards, including surge and swell near structures, and maintain awareness of their surroundings to avoid entanglement or contact with sharp coral and rocks.
16.20850, -61.25220
Ask your boat operator about visibility before you go, as conditions vary and a local dive centre will have recent first-hand reports. Because hazardous marine life has been noted at this site, your dive briefing should cover what to watch out for and reinforce the habit of looking before you touch or kneel.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, whiptail stingrays, blue tangs, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, rock beauty, spotted moray, and Caribbean spiny lobster.
Yes, Le Lac is suitable for beginners, though an Open Water certification is required to dive here.
The reef depth ranges from the surface down to 18 metres.
Le Lac is a boat-only dive site; you must arrange transport with a local operator.
Water temperatures are warm, ranging from 27C in the cooler months to 30C in September.
Diving at Le Lac in Saint-François requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Le Lac in Saint-François. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.