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Grand Bazar

Located just a short distance from Beau Vallon beach and Bel Ombre marina in the breathtaking Seychelles, our dive site offers an unforgettable underwater experience. Anchored on the sandy bottom, this beautiful dive takes you around a vibrant reef with a maximum depth of 16m. Whether facing a gentle or intense current, divers of all levels, including beginners, will delight in encountering a fascinating array of marine life.

Prepare to be amazed by the diversity of sea creatures you may encounter at this dive site. Keep an eye out for majestic moray eels, graceful hawksbill turtles, mesmerizing angel fish, colorful butterfly fish, fierce trigger fish, lively wrasse, elusive octopuses, elegant rays, and enchanting damsel fish.

When exploring this underwater paradise, expect visibility of up to 15m, allowing you to fully appreciate the mesmerizing sights that await you. Located near Staint John Anglican Church on the North Coast Road in Glacis, Mahé, this dive site offers convenience and natural wonders all in one.

Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure at our Seychelles dive site, suitable for both beginners and experienced divers.

Diving Conditions Score for Grand Bazar

8
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Grand Bazar

Depth

16m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Grand Bazar

Wave Height

0.96m

Wind Speed

19.1 m/s

Water Temp

27.2°C

Visibility

29.56km

Cloud Cover

84%

Wave Period

6.8s

Air Temperature

26.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Grand Bazar
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Dive Score Chart for Grand Bazar

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.757885185185185/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 19.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.383191484184915/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Grand Bazar: 06:00
Sunset at Grand Bazar: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Grand Bazar 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.

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Best Overall
10:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.96m (6.75s), Wind: 19.4 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 20.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Grand Bazar
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grand Bazar

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 Grand Bazar

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Grand Bazar

June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for Grand Bazar

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Grand Bazar

Grand Bazar 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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