

Best for advanced divers, 15-18m, boat entry, moderate current.
Carpenter Reef at Coin de Mire is a drift dive site featuring underwater caves and swim-throughs. Divers can explore this reef at depths between 15 and 18 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for advanced divers due to moderate currents and potential boat traffic. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes wrasses, Emperor Angelfish, Giant Moray, Elongate Clam, Checkerboard Wrasse, Mauritian Anemonefish, Blackspotted Pufferfish, and Bubble Tip Sea Anemone. Water temperatures fluctuate between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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The wall and channels around Coin de Mire island offer sea fan coral and macro life on the wall with pelagic marine life in the blue.
Boat departures from Cap Malheureux.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Oct, Dec
Divers may encounter wrasses, Emperor Angelfish, Giant Moray, Elongate Clam, Checkerboard Wrasse, Mauritian Anemonefish, Blackspotted Pufferfish, and Bubble Tip Sea Anemone.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the drift conditions, moderate currents, and depth.
The site depth ranges from 15 to 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site.
The best months to visit Carpenter Reef are October and December.
Divers should be cautious of moderate currents, boat traffic, and the depth of the site.
Diving at Carpenter Reef in Grand Baie requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water For Shark Safari. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Carpenter Reef in Grand Baie. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
Expect moderate currents at Carpenter Reef in Grand Baie. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Carpenter Reef in Grand Baie typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.