Corsair Reef
Corsair Reef is a popular dive site located just 8 minutes away from Beau Vallon Beach or 5 minutes from Bel Ombre Marina in the beautiful Seychelles. This site offers easy anchoring on the sandy bottom, making it accessible for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 10-12m and a visibility of 10m, it is an ideal spot for beginner divers to explore.
Divers will be fascinated by the diverse marine life found at Corsair Reef. The reef is adorned with both hard and soft coral, creating a colorful underwater landscape. Here, you can encounter bat fish, hawksbill turtles, butterfly fish, angel fish, moray eels, sweet lips, nudibranchs, parrot fish, and if you're lucky, reef sharks and rays.
Located near the Jetty Silhouette in Bel Ombre, this dive site offers convenient access for divers. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, Corsair Reef provides an unforgettable underwater experience in Seychelles.
Divers will be fascinated by the diverse marine life found at Corsair Reef. The reef is adorned with both hard and soft coral, creating a colorful underwater landscape. Here, you can encounter bat fish, hawksbill turtles, butterfly fish, angel fish, moray eels, sweet lips, nudibranchs, parrot fish, and if you're lucky, reef sharks and rays.
Located near the Jetty Silhouette in Bel Ombre, this dive site offers convenient access for divers. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, Corsair Reef provides an unforgettable underwater experience in Seychelles.
Diving Conditions Score for Corsair Reef
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Corsair Reef
Depth
15m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Corsair Reef
Wave Height
1.8m
Wind Speed
19.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
33.86km
Cloud Cover
68%
Wave Period
8.9s
Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Corsair Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Corsair Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.449633333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.92m, Wind 19.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.158799999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Corsair Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Corsair Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Corsair Reef are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.92m (9.75s), Wind: 19.8 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.78m, Wind: 20.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Corsair ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Corsair Reef
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Corsair Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Corsair Reef
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Corsair Reef
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
May
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
July
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Corsair Reef
Corsair Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.9°C) and December the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). July is usually the driest month with 0.5mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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