

Best for intermediate divers, 14-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Small Valley at Coin de Mire offers a varied underwater landscape featuring a reef, canyon, and drift diving. Located 900 metres from shore, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Depths range from 14 to 30 metres, averaging 22 metres, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Divers encounter mild currents that can shift, requiring careful buoyancy control near the canyon walls. Marine life includes wrasses, Emperor Angelfish, Giant Moray, Blackspotted Pufferfish, Mauritian Anemonefish, Checkerboard Wrasse, Elongate Clam, and Bubble Tip Sea Anemone. Boat access is required for this 45-minute dive. Divers should be aware of sharp coral and potential jellyfish, and maintain proximity to their guide.
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Current at Small Valley can shift quickly despite generally mild conditions, so stay close to your guide and be ready to adjust your position near the canyon walls. Confirm boat operator and equipment hire availability in advance, as facilities are not guaranteed on-site.
Access is via boat from the north of Mauritius.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers can encounter wrasses, Emperor Angelfish, Giant Moray, Blackspotted Pufferfish, Mauritian Anemonefish, Checkerboard Wrasse, Elongate Clam, and Bubble Tip Sea Anemone.
No, Small Valley is intended for intermediate divers due to the canyon topography, drift conditions, and depths reaching 30 metres.
The site ranges from 14 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 900 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 30 metres, and boat access is required.
Diving at Small Valley in Grand Baie requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Small Valley in Grand Baie. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Small Valley in Grand Baie are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Small Valley in Grand Baie should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Small Valley in Grand Baie typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Small Valley in Grand Baie typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.