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îlot Bambo #1

Located at the northernmost point of the islet, our dive site offers a captivating experience for divers. With small drop-offs and stunning coral heads, you'll be mesmerized as you explore further away from the anchoring buoy.

Don't forget to search the sand, as ribbon moray eels are frequently spotted at this site. To uncover the hidden treasures, a dive light will come in handy when peering inside the rocks, where you might even catch a glimpse of the real Gruyères!

With a maximum depth of 23m and visibility reaching up to 12m, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located in Mayotte, France, in close proximity to M'Tsatroundrou, Bambo-Est, and Bandrélé, this site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Come and explore this extraordinary dive spot in France and discover the wonders that await beneath the waves.

Diving Conditions Score for îlot Bambo #1

7.6
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for îlot Bambo #1

Depth

23m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for îlot Bambo #1

Wave Height

1.3m

Wind Speed

16.8 m/s

Water Temp

27.1°C

Visibility

47.3km

Cloud Cover

38%

Wave Period

7.3s

Air Temperature

25.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for îlot Bambo #1
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Dive Score Chart for îlot Bambo #1

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.278300000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.48m, Wind 8.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.786133333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at îlot Bambo #1: 06:00
Sunset at îlot Bambo #1: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at îlot Bambo #1 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: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.48m (7.55s), Wind: 8.7 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 17 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for îlot Bambo #1
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at îlot Bambo #1

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 îlot Bambo #1

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

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

Best Months for îlot Bambo #1

June
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for îlot Bambo #1

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.1m / 46.3ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for îlot Bambo #1

îlot Bambo #1 follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.4°C) and October the coldest (21.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 21, 2026

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