

Best for advanced divers, 3-32m, boat entry, strong current.
Passe St Jacques is a high-energy drift dive located in Flic-en-Flac, Mauritius. This site features a dynamic topography of reef structures and pinnacles, ranging from 3 to 32 metres in depth. Divers experience strong currents that require advanced certification and confident drift techniques. The site includes an overhead environment with a cave or swim-through section, necessitating appropriate training. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 50 metres, with water temperatures between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. Sharks are present at this location, and divers should confirm safety protocols with their operator. Boat access is required for this dive, which typically lasts 45 minutes.
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Current direction and strength shift with the tide, so coordinate your entry time with your boat operator to catch the optimal flow rather than diving against it. Confirm shark briefing protocols with your operator before descent, as encounters are a real possibility at this site.
Book with a Mahébourg-based dive operator who specialises in southern reef dives.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-32m
Visibility
15-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, butterflyfish, parrotfish, boxfish, triggerfish, filefish, bannerfish, pufferfish, trumpetfish, and unicornfish. Sharks are also present at this site.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only. It requires solid buoyancy control and confident drift diving techniques to manage the strong currents and overhead environments.
The site ranges from 3 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
No, this is a drift dive site designed for scuba diving due to the depth, strong currents, and overhead environments.
Diving at Passe St Jacques in Mahébourg requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Passe St Jacques in Mahébourg. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Passe St Jacques in Mahébourg are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Passe St Jacques in Mahébourg 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.
Passe St Jacques in Mahébourg can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Passe St Jacques in Mahébourg typically ranges from 15 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.