

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Snake Reef in Flic-en-Flac is a shore-accessible reef offering depths between 5 and 18 metres. The site features a variety of reef structures and caves, with visibility typically ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Divers experience mild currents and water temperatures between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. Entry requires navigating a shore break, so timing is essential. The site is suitable for beginner divers, though caution is required regarding stonefish, sea urchins, and sharp coral. Full facilities including parking, showers, and equipment rental are available on site to support your dive.
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The shore entry involves surf and a shore break, so time your entry between sets and wear boots to protect against sharp coral, rocks, and sea urchins in the shallows. Full facilities including parking, showers, and changing rooms are available on site, so there is no need to rush your surface interval.
Reach the site by boat from Flic en Flac or Black River.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers with an Open Water certification.
The reef ranges from 5 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore entry site. Divers should be prepared for surf and a shore break when entering the water.
Divers should watch for stonefish, sea urchins, jellyfish, and sharp coral. Additionally, be mindful of rip currents and the shore break during entry.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
Diving at Snake Reef in Flic en Flac requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Snake Reef in Flic en Flac are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Snake Reef in Flic en Flac typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Snake Reef in Flic en Flac typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.