

Best for beginner divers, Up to 2m, shore entry, mild current.
Lagon De Saint-Leu is a shallow reef site located within the Saint-Gilles Marine Reserve. Reaching depths of up to 2 metres, the area features a coral garden that provides a habitat for various marine life. Snorkellers can expect to see wrasses, which are very common, alongside common species such as the Melon Butterflyfish. Less frequently encountered inhabitants include the Snowflake Moray, Guineafowl Puffer, Blackspotted Pufferfish, Raccoon Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Zanzibar Butterflyfish, Spotted Boxfish, Unicornfish, Rock Cod, Pacific Trumpetfish, and various other pufferfish. Access is via the shore, and the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and shallow, protected nature of the reef.
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Do not go further than the two lifeguard stations to avoid being drifted outside the lagoon by the current.
The beach is central to Saint-Leu town and close to its small marina. You can park along the street fringed with casuarina that follows the shore. Local buses also stop at the beach at the Saint-Leu Plage stop.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 2m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
You will regularly encounter wrasses, which are very common. Other species recorded here include the Melon Butterflyfish, Snowflake Moray, Guineafowl Puffer, Blackspotted Pufferfish, Raccoon Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Zanzibar Butterflyfish, Spotted Boxfish, Unicornfish, Rock Cod, Pacific Trumpetfish, and various pufferfish.
Yes, Lagon De Saint-Leu is suitable for beginners, offering a shallow, protected environment with mild currents.
The water depth at Lagon De Saint-Leu ranges from the surface to a maximum of 2 metres.
This is a shore access site.
Yes, Lagon De Saint-Leu is a popular site for snorkelling, with a rating of 4 out of 5.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lagon De Saint-Leu in Saint-Leu. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
Divers at Lagon De Saint-Leu in Saint-Leu should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Lagon De Saint-Leu in Saint-Leu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.