Passe en S #9
Situated in the southeastern part of the channel, the #9 dive site offers an intriguing underwater experience as you head in a westerly direction. The site's layout resembles that of the pass entrance buoys, featuring a staircase drop-off with steps at depths of 25 and 40 meters.
Upon exploring the area, you'll encounter a plethora of emperor ballistas positioned atop the plain. Take caution not to approach the nest areas during the egg-laying seasons, as these territorial creatures can display aggression and defend their territory vehemently.
With a visibility of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive spot is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. Found in France, specifically in close proximity to Lagon sur le Bleu, Mayotte, this location offers an excellent diving opportunity for enthusiasts.
Upon exploring the area, you'll encounter a plethora of emperor ballistas positioned atop the plain. Take caution not to approach the nest areas during the egg-laying seasons, as these territorial creatures can display aggression and defend their territory vehemently.
With a visibility of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive spot is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. Found in France, specifically in close proximity to Lagon sur le Bleu, Mayotte, this location offers an excellent diving opportunity for enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Passe en S #9
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 en S #9
Depth
22m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Passe en S #9
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
15.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
39.32km
Cloud Cover
31%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
24.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Passe en S #9
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Dive Score Chart for Passe en S #9
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.99867966101695/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 14.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.914090322580645/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Passe en S #9: 06:00
Sunset at Passe en S #9: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Passe en S #9 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
7:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.82m (5.9s), Wind: 14.5 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.8m (5.95s), Wind: 14.5 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 4.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Passe en S #9Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Passe en S #9
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 en S #9
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 en S #9
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Passe en S #9
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 en S #9
Passe en S #9 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 19, 2026
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