

Manta Point is a reef located at Banco Rosario in the Radama Archipelago, Madagascar. The site features a reef structure extending to depths between 18 and 25 metres. Divers access the site via boat, where they encounter mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, fluctuating between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. The reef is composed of hard coral, providing a habitat for various marine life including green sea turtles, laced morays, leaf scorpionfish, and small groups of wrasses. Due to the manageable current, this site is suitable for newly certified divers.
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Manta rays show up most reliably between September and December, usually cruising in for a clean or a feed.
Located 16 km from the centre, requiring a 35-minute boat trip.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers can observe green sea turtles, laced morays, leaf scorpionfish, and various species of wrasse among the hard coral reef.
Yes, the site features mild currents and manageable conditions, making it a comfortable dive for newly certified divers.
The reef structure at this site extends to depths between 18 and 25 metres.
Manta Point is accessed exclusively by boat.
Water temperatures range from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius, with visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres and mild currents.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Manta Point in Hell-Ville. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Manta Point in Hell-Ville are August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.