Le Sec Jaune

Best time to dive

January to December; July to October

What you might see

• DolphinReliably seen
• Eagle rayLikely
• FrogfishLikely
• Sea turtleReliably seen

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - primarily a boat-accessed scuba site over open water; not a typical snorkel-from-shore spot

Safety notes

Fire coral stings if touched; boat traffic; located within the Reserve Naturelle Marine so zoning rules apply; diving is exempt from the department's shark-related swimming/surfing ban but divers assume own risk

Permits & fees

No individual diver permit; site sits inside the Reserve Naturelle Marine (Saint-Leu/Pointe au Sel sector), so reserve zoning/supervision rules apply; operators work under reserve agreements

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Saint-Leu