Passe Bandrelé
Located north of the islet of La Passe Bandrelé, also known as "La Lolita," this drift dive site offers divers a truly unique experience. As you explore this underwater wonderland, you'll be greeted by a captivating valley of sand and isolated stones.
One of the highlights of this dive site is the abundance of large porcelains, particularly in the vicinity of the superimposed anchors. Keep your eyes peeled as you gaze into the depths - you may even catch a glimpse of majestic sharks and graceful rays.
This dive site, with a maximum depth of 21m and visibility reaching up to 14m, is best suited for advanced and expert divers seeking a thrilling challenge. It is situated in the beautiful country of France, near Hamouro, Bandrélé, Mayotte.
One of the highlights of this dive site is the abundance of large porcelains, particularly in the vicinity of the superimposed anchors. Keep your eyes peeled as you gaze into the depths - you may even catch a glimpse of majestic sharks and graceful rays.
This dive site, with a maximum depth of 21m and visibility reaching up to 14m, is best suited for advanced and expert divers seeking a thrilling challenge. It is situated in the beautiful country of France, near Hamouro, Bandrélé, Mayotte.
Diving Conditions Score for Passe Bandrelé
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Passe Bandrelé
Depth
21m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Passe Bandrelé
Wave Height
1.1m
Wind Speed
17.6 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
47.3km
Cloud Cover
38%
Wave Period
6.25s
Air Temperature
26.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Passe Bandrelé
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Dive Score Chart for Passe Bandrelé
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.659566666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.12m, Wind 7.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.099133333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Passe Bandrelé: 06:00
Sunset at Passe Bandrelé: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Passe Bandrelé 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
9:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1.12m (6.8s), Wind: 7.7 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.12m, Wind: 15.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Passe BandreléAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Passe Bandrelé
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 Passe Bandrelé
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Passe Bandrelé
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Passe Bandrelé
Water Temp
21.3°C / 70.3°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Passe Bandrelé
Passe Bandrelé follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.3°C) and December the coldest (17.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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