

Best for beginner divers, 8-21m, boat entry, mild current.
Les raies is a reef site located 2000 metres off the coast of Saint-François, Guadeloupe. The site features a depth range of 8 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Conditions are generally manageable for beginners due to mild currents, though divers must remain cautious of sharp coral, rocks, and sea urchins. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 25 metres, and water temperatures remain warm between 27 and 30C. Boat traffic is a known hazard at the surface, so divers should signal their position clearly and ascend near their vessel. Jellyfish are also present, requiring vigilance while submerged.
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A guided tour is available and worth booking for your first visit, as a guide will steer you away from the sharpest sections of reef and point out the best areas for marine life. Listen for boat traffic before surfacing and signal your position clearly.
Accessible by boat from Port-Louis.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-21m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable conditions.
The site ranges from 8 to 21 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Les raies is a boat dive located 2000 metres from the shore, and a boat is required to reach the site.
Divers should watch for boat traffic at the surface, sea urchins, sharp coral, and jellyfish in the water.
Diving at Les raies in Port-Louis requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Les raies in Port-Louis. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Les raies in Port-Louis are January, February, March, April, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Les raies in Port-Louis typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Les raies in Port-Louis typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.