Mauritius
Japanese Garden
About this Dive Site
Description
The Japanese Garden near Belle Mare is a breathtaking coral reef, meticulously sculpted into an underwater paradise. Glide through a kaleidoscope of hard and soft corals, encountering a dazzling array of tropical fish, graceful rays, and gentle turtles in this serene, accessible dive.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 25°C | 25°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C |
Peak Season
May, June, July, August, September, March, April, October
Jan
Post-cyclone plankton blooms can reduce visibility but attract marine life.
Feb
Continued possibility of plankton blooms, good for macro photography.
Mar
Visibility improves, good chance to see turtles and reef fish.
Apr
End of rainy season, excellent visibility, vibrant coral.
More monthly highlights
May
Ideal diving conditions, calm seas, excellent visibility, abundant reef life.
Jun
Peak season for diving, very clear water, possibility of seeing dolphins.
Jul
Cooler water but still excellent visibility. Humpback whale migration may be visible offshore.
Aug
Continued excellent diving conditions. Whale shark sightings are possible.
Sep
Water starts to warm up, visibility remains superb. Good for spotting larger pelagics.
Oct
Visibility still good, water warming up. Manta ray sightings become more frequent.
Nov
Visibility can decrease slightly as the rainy season approaches, but still good for reef diving.
Dec
Start of the wet season, visibility can be affected by rainfall and plankton.
Have a photo of Japanese Garden?
Share your underwater photos with the diving community
Upload Photos
Please login to write a review