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La Pointe des Châteaux
About this Dive Site
Description
La Pointe des Châteaux, situated off a rocky point near Saint-Leu, is a magnet for large schools of reef fish like surgeonfish and parrotfish. Explore the beautiful coral formations and sandy bottom, where stingrays and small sharks often make an appearance.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
April, May, June, July, August, September, January, February, March, October, November, December
Jan
Summer months, good visibility, potential for humpback whale sightings (early season)
Feb
Summer months, good visibility, potential for humpback whale sightings
Mar
End of summer, good visibility, potential for humpback whale sightings
Apr
Autumn, excellent visibility, calm seas, start of humpback whale season
More monthly highlights
May
Peak humpback whale season, excellent visibility
Jun
Humpback whale season continues, excellent visibility
Jul
End of humpback whale season, excellent visibility
Aug
Winter, excellent visibility, calm seas, potential for dolphins
Sep
Spring, excellent visibility, calm seas
Oct
Warming waters, good visibility
Nov
Summer approaching, good visibility
Dec
Summer, good visibility, potential for early humpback whale sightings
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