southernafrica.divemagazine.co.za · Regional Guidance
Regional guidance on Nosy Be visibility and current variability.
Dive Spot Guide•
Facci
Facci is a boat-run plateau dive with giant gorgonians.
Offshore Nosy Be plateau with macro life, gorgonians, and occasional shark passage; best approached as a calm, first-dive boat site.
About Facci
Facci is a boat-run dive off the Nosy Be coast in Madagascar, reached as a short offshore trip from the local dive center. The dive circles a compact plateau with giant gorgonians, macro life on the rock, and enough structure to make a first-dive run worthwhile when the boat plan is conservative. Keep it for settled weather and treat it as a straightforward marine-life dive rather than a high-drama profile.
•
Research Estimate At Facci
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Facci?
This spotNearby spotsExplore nearby spots on the map
Community sourced coordinates.
Facci Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 25m
Depth Note
The plateau sits around 22-25m and works well as the first dive of the day.
Best Season
April to December
Typical Conditions
Calm-weather boat dive with a compact plateau; visibility is usually good in the dry season and can drop sharply in the rainy season.
Safety & Access At Facci
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Keep a steady buddy line on the plateau and remain aware of occasional whitetip reef shark passage; the bigger variable is weather, not aggression.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; rainy-season weather can limit departures and make the site less practical.
Legal Notes
During the rainy season, harbour authorities may stop boat departures; check the operator's go/no-go call.
Local Intel For Facci
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The dive is a compact plateau circuit that works best as a controlled first dive of the day, with gorgonians and macro life on the rock.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the key structure sits at scuba depth on the plateau.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main interest is on and below the plateau.
Wildlife at Facci
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Facci
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Facci
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
