

Best for advanced divers, 15-25m, boat entry, strong current.
L’Ilot, also known as The Islet, is a drift dive site located 200 metres from Mahe Island. This reef site is suited for advanced divers due to the strong currents encountered in the passage. The topography consists of a reef environment with depths ranging from 15 to 25 metres. Access to the site is by boat only. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 6 and 15 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 26C and 30C throughout the year. Divers should be prepared for strong currents, which are a primary hazard at this location.
-4.56020, 55.43070
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
6-15m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Apr, Oct
The site features depths ranging from 15 to 25 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents present.
Access to L’Ilot is by boat only.
The best months to visit are April and October.
There is no confirmed species data available for this site.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at L’Ilot in Mahe Island. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit L’Ilot in Mahe Island are April and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
L’Ilot in Mahe Island can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at L’Ilot in Mahe Island typically ranges from 6 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.