La Cathédrale
The Cathedral, the most famous dive site in Mauritius, is a short five-minute boat ride away from the port of Flic en Flac. With its unique combination of grotto, cave, and fireplace, this dive site is a must for experienced divers. Dive down to a maximum depth of 26m to explore the stunning underwater scenery and encounter a variety of reef fish along the steep walls. Please note that due to potentially challenging conditions, only advanced and expert divers should attempt this dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for La Cathédrale
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Cathédrale
Depth
26m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for La Cathédrale
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
13.7 m/s
Water Temp
25.9°C
Visibility
860m
Cloud Cover
42%
Wave Period
10.5s
Air Temperature
24.5°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Cathédrale
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Dive Score Chart for La Cathédrale
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.088007458143075/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.4m, Wind 7 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.028274041297936/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La Cathédrale: 06:00
Sunset at La Cathédrale: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La Cathédrale 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
17:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.4m (10.95s), Wind: 7 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.38m, Wind: 3.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La CathédraleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Cathédrale
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 La Cathédrale
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for La Cathédrale
June
Score: 9.3
May
Score: 9.2
July
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for La Cathédrale
Water Temp
24.9°C / 76.8°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Cathédrale
La Cathédrale follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (24.9°C) and October the coldest (20.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 18, 2026
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