Grand Bazar
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.
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Diving Conditions Score for Grand Bazar
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.96m (6.75s), Wind: 19.4 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 20.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Grand BazarAlpha
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
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Grand Bazar
Ideal Conditions for Grand Bazar
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 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026