Passe Saziley
Saziley is renowned for its stunning islet with white sandy beaches, revealed during low tide. Within the area, there is a captivating dive site known as the pass, offering splendid underwater exploration. Dive enthusiasts can partake in drift dives, leveraging the varying currents dictated by the tides. Encounter an array of fascinating marine life such as sharks, groupers, jacks, and more. With optimal visibility reaching 21m and a maximum depth of 21m, this dive location caters to divers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Situated in Mayotte, France, Saziley presents a captivating diving adventure in close proximity to the mainland.
Diving Conditions Score for Passe Saziley
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Passe Saziley
Depth
21m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Passe Saziley
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
17.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
47.3km
Cloud Cover
38%
Wave Period
7.25s
Air Temperature
25.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Passe Saziley
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Dive Score Chart for Passe Saziley
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.142/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.46m, Wind 11.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.727033333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Passe Saziley: 06:00
Sunset at Passe Saziley: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Passe Saziley 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
11:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.46m (7.55s), Wind: 11.3 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.52m (7.55s), Wind: 7.7 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.36m, Wind: 19.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Passe SazileyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Passe Saziley
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 Saziley
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Passe Saziley
June
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Passe Saziley
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
April
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
December
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Passe Saziley
Passe Saziley 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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