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Les Arches de Sakatia

Explore the Splendor of Sakatia's Arches in Madagascar

Discover the mesmerizing underwater world of Sakatia's majestic rock formation, nestled at a depth of 23-24 meters, with its highest point reaching 19-20 meters. This exceptional dive site features three entrances and three enchanting small arches. As you navigate through these arches, you'll encounter another smaller arch around 30 meters ahead. Further, take a tranquil stroll on a picturesque plateau situated at a depth of approximately 15 meters.

The Sakatia arches offer an abundant display of marine life, making it an exhilarating experience for divers of all skill levels. Encounter magnificent large fish species such as the white tip shark and manta ray. For underwater photographers, the top of the rock provides an ideal spot to capture captivating shots. Additionally, this dive site boasts an impressive variety of small marine creatures, including antennae, leaf scorpion fish, stone fish, scorpion fish, crocodile fish, and ghostpipefish.

With a visibility of around 10 meters, Sakatia's arches offer excellent conditions for exploring the watery depths. The maximum depth of the site is 22 meters, making it suitable for advanced and expert divers. Located in the Diana region of Madagascar's Antsiranana Province, this captivating dive site is easily accessible.

Immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Sakatia arches, an unforgettable destination for divers seeking a unique underwater adventure in Madagascar.

Diving Conditions Score for Les Arches de Sakatia

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Les Arches de Sakatia

Depth

22m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Les Arches de Sakatia

Wave Height

0.82m

Wind Speed

8.8 m/s

Water Temp

28.2°C

Visibility

4.42km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

6.75s

Air Temperature

25.2°C

Precipitation

0.5 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Les Arches de Sakatia
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Dive Score Chart for Les Arches de Sakatia

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.677094987468672/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 7.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.6771525252525255/10.

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

Sunrise at Les Arches de Sakatia: 06:00
Sunset at Les Arches de Sakatia: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Les Arches de Sakatia 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
4:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.8m (6.6s), Wind: 2.9 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.8m (6.65s), Wind: 7.2 m/s

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Best Day
6:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 7.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Les Arches de Sakatia
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Les Arches de Sakatia

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 Les Arches de Sakatia

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

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

Best Months for Les Arches de Sakatia

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

Ideal Conditions for Les Arches de Sakatia

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Les Arches de Sakatia

Les Arches de Sakatia follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.6°C) and October the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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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