Plage des Amoureux
Located just 12km from Nosy Be and a quick 35-minute boat ride away, this diving site offers a stunning underwater park experience. To enter, there is an affordable fee of 20,000 ariary (approximately €4). Prepare to be amazed by the incredible marine life and diverse coral formations that await you. From leopard sharks and white tip sharks to guitar rays and groupers, the underwater world is teeming with fascinating creatures. You may also encounter turtles, crocodile fish, seahorses, stone fish, barracudas, and more.
With depths ranging from 1m to 23m, this dive site is suitable for divers of different skill levels. The reserve status ensures a flourishing environment for fish, with dolphins, big groupers, turtles, snappers, jacks, and even lobster sightings being quite common. Additionally, the elusive anteater fish, a rarity, can often be spotted here. It's an ideal destination for everyone, from beginners to experienced photographers. Even non-divers can join the fun and explore the underwater wonders with PMT (snorkeling) activities.
Enhanced data:
- Visibility: 12m
- Maximum depth: 17m
- Recommended diver level: beginner, advanced
- Country: undefined
- Close location: Centre d'interpretation
With depths ranging from 1m to 23m, this dive site is suitable for divers of different skill levels. The reserve status ensures a flourishing environment for fish, with dolphins, big groupers, turtles, snappers, jacks, and even lobster sightings being quite common. Additionally, the elusive anteater fish, a rarity, can often be spotted here. It's an ideal destination for everyone, from beginners to experienced photographers. Even non-divers can join the fun and explore the underwater wonders with PMT (snorkeling) activities.
Enhanced data:
- Visibility: 12m
- Maximum depth: 17m
- Recommended diver level: beginner, advanced
- Country: undefined
- Close location: Centre d'interpretation
Diving Conditions Score for Plage des Amoureux
9.7
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Plage des Amoureux
Depth
17m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Plage des Amoureux
Wave Height
0.3m
Wind Speed
5 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
46.62km
Cloud Cover
29%
Wave Period
3.7s
Air Temperature
24.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Plage des Amoureux
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Dive Score Chart for Plage des Amoureux
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 9.083089430894308/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 11.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 9.3339/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Plage des Amoureux: 06:00
Sunset at Plage des Amoureux: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Plage des Amoureux 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
0:00Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.22m (4.4s), Wind: 2.6 m/s
Safest Overall
7:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.28m (3.7s), Wind: 8.9 m/s
Best Day
9:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 11.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Plage des AmoureuxAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Plage des Amoureux
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 Plage des Amoureux
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Plage des Amoureux
June
Score: 9.8
May
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Plage des Amoureux
Water Temp
26.2°C / 79.2°F
April
Visibility
12.5m / 41.0ft
May
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Plage des Amoureux
Plage des Amoureux follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.2°C) and October the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.3mm 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 17, 2026
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