Le Morne sits on the southwest coast of Mauritius and offers Indian Ocean reef diving shaped primarily by passes and currents. The site list includes several drift dives through named passes, with Passe St Jacques featuring reef and pinnacle topography reaching thirty-two metres and demanding advanced drift technique. Shallower reef sites and a beach snorkel option at La Prairie Beach bring the area within reach of beginners too. Spotted eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, giant trevally, and green sea turtles are among the species recorded. Winter winds can affect surface conditions, but diving is accessible year-round.
Monthly water temperature across Le Morne's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature at Le Morne follows the same pattern as the rest of the island, reaching around twenty-eight degrees in summer and easing to the mid-twenties in winter. Winter winds from the south can roughen surface conditions at exposed sites, so checking forecasts before drifting the passes is worthwhile.
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Water temperature around Le Morne ranges from about 24°C in July to 28°C in January, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 28°C) a rash guard or 3mm shorty is comfortable in Le Morne; in the coldest months (about 24°C) step up to a 3mm full suit.
Fin maps 7 sites in Le Morne (6 scuba diving sites and 1 snorkelling spots).
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