

Best for advanced divers, 15-38m, boat entry, moderate current.
Platax is a boat-access reef and wall dive located off Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe. The site features a wall ranging from 15 to 38 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers experience moderate currents and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Due to the depth and current, this site is strictly for advanced divers with deep diving qualifications. A surface marker buoy is recommended for all dives. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27C and 29C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include Spanish Dancer, frogfish, French Angelfish, Brazilian Reef Octopus, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, sea slugs, and various shrimp and worm species.
16.39340, -61.54200
Current can run stronger than expected along the wall, so descend quickly once in position and stay close to your guide or buddy to avoid being separated. Bring a surface marker buoy as a matter of course on every dive here.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
15-38m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
70 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Species recorded around this area include Spanish Dancer, frogfish, French Angelfish, Brazilian Reef Octopus, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, sea slugs, Lettuce Sea Slug, T-bar Swallowtail, Neptunazurea kempfi, Blue Tang, Christmas Tree Worm, Golden-spotted Shrimp, Gold Line Sea Goddess, and Flamingo Tongue.
No, Platax is intended for advanced divers only. Both an advanced certification and a deep diving qualification are required to dive here.
The site ranges from 15 to 38 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat-access site located 1000 metres from the shore.
No, this site is a deep wall and reef dive intended for scuba diving, with depths starting at 15 metres.
Diving at Platax in Port-Louis requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Platax in Port-Louis. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Platax in Port-Louis. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Platax in Port-Louis are February, March, April, May, June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Platax in Port-Louis. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Platax in Port-Louis typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.