Sec Pate

Best time to dive

December to June

What you might see

• BarracudaPossible
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - open-water pinnacle site starting well below snorkel depth with strong current exposure

Safety notes

Strong/pumping currents requiring line-holding on descent and ascent; depth management and no-decompression limits near 40 m; boat traffic in the Saintes channel

Permits & fees

No special permit beyond standard dive booking; advance reservation required as the site is only scheduled a few times per week by local operators

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Terre-de-Haut